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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday June 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM PDT

Location

Board Room, 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. Closed Session 7:37 AM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel Discuss Raynaldo Santiago 30 m
   
  • Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(b) - 1 matter
  • 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
III. Public Hearing 8:08 AM
  A. LCAP and California School Dashboard Local Indicators Presentation FYI Gloria White 20 m
   
  • Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Da Vinci Communications, Connect, Design, and Science
  • California School Dashboard Local Indicators for Da Vinci Communications, Connect, Design, and Science
  
  B. Public Comments FYI 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.

  
IV. Information 8:33 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
  D. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 25 m
   
  • 2026-27 Annual Budget
  • 2026-27 Insurance Update
  
  E. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 5 m
   
  • Cafe Update
  • Baseball Field Update
  • Parking Update
  
V. Approval of Minutes 9:18 AM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the May 29, 2026 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
     
VI. Action Items 9:19 AM
  A. Approve Employment Contract for Chief Administrative Officer/Assistant Superintendent Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  B. Approve Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  C. Approve Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  D. Approve Employment Contract for Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  E. Approve Liability Insurance Coverage for 2026-27 Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The Board will consider options for Da Vinci Schools' liability insurance coverage for the 2026-27 school year, including its current provider CharterSAFE or alternative provider(s).

  
  F. Approve 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and 2026-27 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  G. Approve California School Dashboard Local Indicators for Da Vinci Communications, Connect, Design, and Science Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
VII. Consent Agenda 9:26 AM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - April, 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 Annual Budget for Da Vinci Schools Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  C. Approve Agreement for Consultant to Provide Math Support Across All Da Vinci Schools Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   


Consultant will support math teachers at all school sites to align instruction and prepare students for end-of-year summative assessments. The agreement runs through June 30, 2027. Cost to Da Vinci Schools not to exceed $70,934.

  
  D. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with VFG Consulting Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

VFG Consulting provides support for development, innovation initiatives, and project management services related to Da Vinci Schools. The agreement is effective through December 31, 2026, with costs not to exceed $41,404. Funding will be provided through grants.

  
  E. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Fulcrum Education Partners Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Fulcrum Education Partners provides AI tool development and implementation, organizational development and independent studies auditing services related to Da Vinci Schools. The agreement is effective through December 31, 2026, with costs not to exceed $56,404. Funding will be provided through grants.

  
  F. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Two Trees Insights, Inc. Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Contractor provides strategic and operational support to Da Vinci Schools to ensure continuity during leadership transitions, guide the integration of AI tools, and support the systemization of key school practices. The agreement is effective through December 31, 2026, with costs not to exceed $48,000. Funding will be provided through grants.

  
  G. Approve Inter-Intra Fiscal Agreement between Da Vinci Schools and Torrance Unified School District Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Student is a Wiseburn resident who falls under the Special Education cost sharing agreement; Wiseburn Unified School District placed them before their 7th grade year. Cost to Da Vinci Schools not to exceed $114,000.

  
  H. Approve Replacement Hardware for Door Locks and Sensors for 201 N. Douglas Street Building Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Door lock hardware and 10-year door license, at a cost not to exceed $43,098.29.

  
  I. Approve Installation for Door Lock and Sensor Hardware Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Installation and programming costs associated with door lock and sensor hardware, at a cost not to exceed $46,144.19.

  
  J. Approve Updated Student Use of Technology Policy, Code of Conduct, and Acceptable Technology Use Agreement Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

Policy and Acceptable Technology Use Agreement updated to include smart glasses and wearable recording technology prohibitions.

  
  K. Approve 2026-27 Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook for The Levitt Lab Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  L. Approve 2026-27 Student and Parent/Guardian Handbook for Da Vinci Flex Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
  M. Approve Overnight Tournament Field Trip Request for WDV Girls' Volleyball Vote Raynaldo Santiago 1 m
   

The WDV Girls' Volleyball team requests approval of an overnight field trip to a tournament at UC Santa Barbara on August 21-22, 2026. Funded by fundraising and family contributions.

 

 

  
VIII. Closing Items 9:39 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Raynaldo Santiago

Next Regular Da Vinci Schools Board meeting:  Friday, July 31, 2026 at 7:30 AM.