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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM 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-org.zoom.us/j/97961742321 or dial (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 979 6174 2321.
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Agenda

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

  
  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. Information 6:07 PM
  A. From the Board FYI Jo Webber 10 m
  B. From the CEO/Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  C. From the Chief People Officer FYI Veronica Rodriguez 5 m
  D. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 10 m
   
  • 2023-24 Year-End Unaudited Actuals
  • 2024-25 Line of Credit Renewal
  
  E. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 5 m
   
  • Soccer Field Update
  • Kitchen and Cafe Update
  
III. Approval of Minutes 6:42 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the July 24, 2024 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Jo Webber 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 6:43 PM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - July, 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 2023-24 Year End Unaudited Actuals Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  C. Approve the Resolution for the Expenditure of Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds for Da Vinci Communications Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees resolves to spend Da Vinci Communications' 2024-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) amount of approximately $102,113 solely on instructional, non-administrative expenses.

  
  D. Approve the Resolution for the Expenditure of Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds for Da Vinci Connect Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees resolves to spend Da Vinci Connect's 2024-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) amount of approximately $180,688 solely on instructional, non-administrative expenses.

  
  E. Approve the Resolution for the Expenditure of Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds for Da Vinci Design Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees resolves to spend Da Vinci Design's 2024-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) amount of approximately $1,982,564 solely on instructional, non-administrative expenses.

  
  F. Approve the Resolution for the Expenditure of Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds for Da Vinci Science Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The Da Vinci Schools Board of Trustees resolves to spend Da Vinci Science's 2024-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) amount of approximately $2,063,911 solely on instructional, non-administrative expenses.

  
  G. Approve Renewal of Line of Credit with Banc of California Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Agreement is for a two-year period. The total available line remains the same at $2.5MM, but with a reduced interest rate from the prior agreement by .25% and a reduced service fee by $1,000.

  
  H. Approve ASI Agreement for Firewall Upgrade Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This cost is 1 part of a Budgeted IT Capital Project spanning over 2 years to replace/upgrade our IT Systems.

 

  • Firewall Quoted Cost:  $127,000
  • 25% Contingency:  $32,000
  • Total Approval Requested:  $159,000
  
  I. Approve Master Contract with Cross Country Education for Student Services across Multiple Da Vinci Schools Sites for 2024-2025 Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

New Mediscan II, LLC, doing business as Cross Country Education, will provide deaf and hard of hearing student services for multiple Da Vinci Schools sites per students' IEP. Total not to exceed $45,000. The not-to-exceed amount represents the total possible cost if the entire available hours for the service are used. DV, however budgets for services based on historical and/or expected amounts used, which may be less than the not-to-exceed amount. Student's placement (based on primary eligibility) qualifies for at least 80% reimbursement from the El Dorado Charter SELPA.

  
  J. Approve Master Contract with Siva & Associates for Student Services across Multiple Da Vinci Schools Sites for 2024-2025 Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Siva & Associates will provide occupational therapy student services across multiple Da Vinci Schools sites per students' IEP for 2024-25. Total not to exceed $85,000.

  
  K. Approve Master Contract with Vista del Mar Child & Family Services for Non-Public School Placement Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This 2024-2025 contract is for placement services for a Da Vinci Communications student and one pending Da Vinci Communications student. Total not to exceed $220,241.33. The not-to-exceed amount represents the total possible cost if the entire available hours for the service are used. DV, however budgets for services based on historical and/or expected amounts used, which may be less than the not-to-exceed amount. Student's placement (based on primary eligibility) qualifies for at least 80% reimbursement from the El Dorado Charter SELPA.

  
  L. Approve Master Contract with STAR of California for Student Services for 2024-2025 Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

STAR of California is an Non-public Agency that will provide behavior support and counseling across multiple Da Vinci Schools sites per students' IEP. Total not to exceed $758,000. The not to exceed amount represents the total possible cost if the entire available hours for the services are used. DV however budgets for services based on historical and/or expected amounts used, which may be less than the not-to-exceed amount.

  
  M. Approve 2024-2025 Report of Alternative Authorization of Teaching Assignments Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  N. Ratify Staff Incentive Bonuses: Retention and Referral Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Estimated Fiscal Impact of Incentive Bonuses in FY 24-25:

  • Certificated Retention Bonus: $180,000
  • Certificated Referral Bonus: $5,000
  • Total: $185,000

 

  
  O. Approve Second Amendment and Appendices to the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Agreement with El Camino College Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The amendment and appendices to the 2023-2026 AB 288 CCAP agreement detail courses and teachers for the first semester of 2024-25.

  
  P. Ratify Youth & Government Officer Retreat Overnight Trip Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

August 23-25, 2024 at YMCA Surf Camp, San Diego. Total cost for six participants and one chaperone is $1,200, funded by participants.

  
  Q. Approve Youth & Government Overnight Trips for 2024-2025 School Year Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Two separate overnight trips are up for approval:  The Training & Elections Conference in November and the Mock Legislature and Court Program in February.

  
V. Board Action 7:00 PM
  A. Approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2024-2025 School Year Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Annual form submitted to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing by all school districts

  
VI. Closed Session 7:01 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel Discuss Jo Webber 90 m
   
  • Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov. Code §54956.9(b) - 2 matters
  • Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2)) - 1 matter
  • Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code §54954.5) - 1 matter
  
VII. Closing Items 8:31 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, September 25, 2024.