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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM PDT

Location

201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Jo Webber 1 m
  B. Record Attendance   Alison Wohlwerth
  C. Approve Trustee's Remote Attendance Under AB 2449 Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  D. Adjourn to Closed Session Discuss Jo Webber 30 m
   

Conference with Legal Counsel

Anticipated Litigation

  • Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(b) - 1 matter
  • Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code 54957(b)) - CEO/Superintendent
  
  E. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting   Jo Webber
  F. Approve 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.

  
  G. Public Comments 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 6:08 PM
  A. Public Hearing for 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) and 2024-25 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect FYI Jo Webber, Principals 25 m
   
  • 2024-25 LCAP Update Presentation by Principals
  
  B. From the Board FYI Jo Webber 5 m
  C. From the CEO/Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  D. From the Chief People Officer FYI Veronica Rodriguez 5 m
  E. WDV Athletics Update FYI Nicholas Davidson 10 m
  F. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 30 m
   
  • 2024-25 Annual Budget
  • Re-Designation of Unrestricted Net Assets
  • GSPP Grant
  • CharterSafe Insurance Renewal
  • DV Fiscal Policy Update
  
  G. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 5 m
   
  • Soccer Field Update
  • Kitchen and Cafe Update
  • Summer Programs Update
  • Van Usage Update
  
III. Special Board Action 7:33 PM
  A. Approve Extension of Board Term Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Extension of Dr. Jo Webber's term ending July 17, 2024. New term from July 18, 2024 through July 17, 2027.

  
IV. Approval of Minutes 7:34 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the May 22, 2024 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Jo Webber 1 m
     
  B. Approval of Minutes of the May 28, 2024 Special Joint Wiseburn + Da Vinci Board Meeting Approve Minutes Jo Webber 1 m
     
V. Consent Agenda 7:36 PM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - May, 2024 Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

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

  
  B. Approve the FY2024-25 Annual Budget Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  C. Approve 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP), 2024-25 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents, and the Annual Update for 2023-24 for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  D. Approve the 2023-24 California Dashboard Local Indicators for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  E. Approve the Pursuit of Federal Title I, II, and IV Funding for 2024-25 via the Consolidated Application for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  F. Approve Prop 28 Performing Arts Funding Annual Report for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  G. Approve Updated Da Vinci Schools Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  H. Approve Pay Scale for Assistant Director of Experiential Career Programs Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This is a new position that will facilitate a career exposure program offering students real-world career experiences and skill building, maintain key employer partner relationships, and also support the design of a pilot program on preparing students for a trajectory to career placement. Position will be 100% grant-funded.

  
  I. Approve Proposed Amendments to the Da Vinci Schools Conflict of Interest Code Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Updated staff positions effective July 1, 2024.

  
  J. Approve Renewal of CharterSafe Insurance Proposal Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  K. Approve Agreement between Da Vinci Schools, Hazel Health Inc., and Telehealth Services USA for Telehealth-based Healthcare, Therapy, and Counseling Services for Da Vinci Schools Students Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Agreement runs though December 31, 2024. No cost to Da Vinci Schools.

  
  L. Approve Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with Rivet Schools Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  M. Approve 2024-25 Universal Learner Course Agreement with Arizona State University Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Da Vinci Connect High School is continuing to offer early college for students in partnership with ASU for the second full school year. Estimated cost to Da Vinci Schools:  $181,550, which is a cost savings over time and affords the ability to offer better course transferability to more students.

  
  N. Ratify Agreement with Thrive Public Schools for Educator Sustainability Initiative Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Total fee of $52,073 funded by Charter Schools Growth Fund.

  
  O. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with VFG Consulting Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Contractor Valerie Green provides fundraising, advancement and project management services related to Da Vinci Schools.

 

  
  P. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with KP Strategic Consulting Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Agreement will be 100% grant funded.

  
  Q. Approve Independent Contractor Agreement with Fulcrum Education Partners Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Fulcrum Education Partners provides organizational development and independent studies auditing services related to Da Vinci Schools.

  
  R. Ratify Overnight Trip for California State Track & Field Preliminaries in Clovis, California Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Lodging and transportation for one student and coach in Clovis, California on the weekend of May 24-25, 2024. The DVC student qualified to represent the CIF Southern Section in 300m hurdles on May 18, 2024.

  
  S. Approve Out of State Trip to ESports National Championship in Florida Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Seven Da Vinci Communications and Connect students have been invited to compete in the EGFH National Championships for the 2023-24 eSports season in Orlando, Florida from June 20 to 23. Expenses will be paid via fundraising and/or DVSF esports funds or WEF grants.

  
  T. Approve Updated Da Vinci Schools Independent Study Board Policy Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Aligns with the updated Independent Study Enrollment Agreement.

  
  U. Approve Revised 2024-25 Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Calendar Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

October date has changed.

  
  V. Approve Change to Existing Da Vinci Schools CEO/Superintendent Employment Contract Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  W. Approve New Da Vinci Schools CEO/Superintendent Employment Contract Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

New contract term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029.

  
VI. Closed Session 7:59 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel Discuss Jo Webber 60 m
   
  • Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(b) - 2 matters
  • Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code §54954.5) - 1 matter
  
VII. Closing Items 8:59 PM
  A. Reconvene for Public Session & Closed Session Reporting FYI Jo Webber 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Jo Webber

Next Regular Da Vinci Schools Board meeting:  Wednesday, July 24, 2024.