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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245

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    Meeting ID: 913 7867 2720. 
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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Jo Webber
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Alison Wohlwerth 1 m
  C. Approval of the Agenda Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Call for any changes to the agenda before a motion to approve the agenda is made and seconded.

  
  D. Public Comments   Jo Webber 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. Special Board Action 6:07 PM
  A. Election of Board Officer(s) Vote Jo Webber 3 m
III. Information 6:10 PM
  A. From the Board FYI Jo Webber 10 m
  B. From the CEO/Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 10 m
  C. From the Chief People Officer/Assistant Superintendent FYI Veronica Rodriguez 10 m
   
  • Staff Wellness and Sustainability
  
  D. Student Board Advisor Update FYI Student Board Advisors 12 m
  E. Presentation: Community Initiatives Update FYI Carla Levenson, Christina Joubert 10 m
  F. Presentation: Ethnic Studies Course Update FYI Allegra Johnson 10 m
  G. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 15 m
   
  • September Financial Statements
  
  H. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo, Noemi Avila-Zamudio 15 m
   
  • CTE Studio Project - Phase 1 Review of Cost Estimate
  • Soccer Field
  • Surveillance Camera Installation
  
IV. Approval of Minutes 7:42 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes for the September 27, 2023 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Jo Webber 1 m
     
V. Consent Agenda 7:43 PM
  A. Accept Da Vinci Schools Payment Register - September 2023 Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

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

  
  B. Approve Authorizing Erickson-Hall Construction to Proceed with Bidding Phase 1 of the CTE Studio Project Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Erickson-Hall has completed the Constructability Review of Plans and Specifications and has performed a Cost Estimate of the Phase 1 scope of work only.   The Phase 1 project includes construction of the 4200 sq ft. hangar building, associated site work, and provisions/pathways for utilities for the future Phase 2 scope of work. The Phase 1 CTE Studio Project Cost Estimate came in at $4,286,013.

  
  C. Approve Server Upgrade Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The servers are now nine years old and need to be replaced. Two years ago, the current servers were upgraded with the highest specification of processors to afford an additional two years of service, but they are now at the end of life and will not be supported in 2024. Note that two new network switches will also need to be purchased. The estimate for the new network switches is $30K, in addition to the quote of $196,488.47 for the actual servers. 

  
  D. Approve 2023-24 Master Contract with Vista Del Mar for Student Services Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This contract is for placement services for a Da Vinci Communications student for the 2023-24 school year. Total not to exceed $142,264.38.

  
  E. Approve Purchase of Musical Instruments for Da Vinci Schools Music Program Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This new equipment will both replace equipment borrowed from Wiseburn Unified School District/WEF and supplement Da Vinci Schools' equipment inventory. Total not to exceed $80,000. 

  
  F. Approve Updated CalSTRS Pension2 457 Plan Document(s) Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This is an update to the 2016 plan document. Updates were made to eligible employees (Item 4-B), employer match amount (Item 10-B, corrected to 5%, which is the amount currently in effect), and Item 10-C, which is no longer applicable.

  
  G. Approve Pay Scale Increase for Point of Sale Position Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Due to the increase in minimum wage, the Point of Sale position must be increased from $16.42 to $16.90.

 

  
  H. Ratify 2023-24 Services Agreement with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Agreement defines hourly rates and fees for law firm personnel for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

  
  I. Approve Pay Scale Increase for Custodian and General Maintenance Positions Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Adjust the Custodian/General Maintenance Pay Scale to better align with current market. 

 

  
  J. Approve Pay Scale for Supervising Safety Officer Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This is a new position that will allow for a supervising safety officer in instances where the Lead Safety Officer is out.

  
  K. Approve Updated Student Transfers Between Schools Policy Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Policy has been updated to include Connect High School and align with current practices.

  
  L. Approve Updated Independent Education Evaluation Policy Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This policy has been updated to reflect the current Reasonable Maximum Cost for Auditory Processing/Auditory Perception ($1,800).

  
  M. Approve Esports Pilot Program Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Athletic Director Nicholas Davidson has worked with existing Da Vinci Esports Club Advisors Jahmal Durham and Andy Galbraith to plan a pilot for CIF Esports for the 2023-24 school year. Seed funding totals $8,650.

  
VI. Closed Session 7:56 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel Discuss Jo Webber 60 m
   

Conference with Legal Counsel

  • Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(b) - 4 matters
  • Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code §54954.5) - 2 matters
  
VII. Closing Items 8:56 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Jo Webber 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jo Webber 1 m

Next Regular Da Vinci Schools Board meeting:  Tuesday, November 14, 2023.