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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 26, 2025 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/92102890191 or dial (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 921 0289 0191.
  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 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 Superintendent FYI Matthew Wunder 5 m
  C. From the Chief People Officer FYI Veronica Rodriguez 5 m
  D. Student Board Advisor Update FYI Students 10 m
  E. Presentation: Curriculum & Instruction and Career-Connected Learning FYI Michelle Rainey, Steve Wallis 20 m
  F. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 20 m
   
  • FY 2024-25 Second Interim Financials
  • IT Capital Project Update
  
  G. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 5 m
   
  • Graduation Update
  • Cafe Update
  
III. Approval of Minutes 7:22 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the February 26, 2025 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Jo Webber 1 m
     
IV. Consent Agenda 7:23 PM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - January, 2025 Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

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

  
  B. Approve FY 2024-25 Second Interim Financial Reports Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  C. Approve Pay Scale for Executive Director of Special Education Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The title of Executive Director of Special Education (currently Director of Special Education) would better align with the responsibilities of this position, which include overseeing compliance with state and federal regulations, suggesting policy updates as needed, ensuring equitable access to high-quality services for all students, implementation of Futures Plus, and advancing innovative practices. 2% salary increase is recommended.

  
  D. Approve Addition of Manager of Finance & Accounting Position Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This position would support the increasing number of transactions, grants and compliance requirements, along with the expansion of school programs and DVSF.  Cost: $95,805 - $132,825.  

 

  
  E. Approve Agreement between Da Vinci Schools and USC to Provide Student Teaching Placements Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Agreement term is March 18, 2025 through March 18, 2028. No cost to Da Vinci Schools.

 

  
  F. Approve IT Capital Project Equipment Purchase for Network and Security Equipment/Upgrade Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

$653,437 equipment purchase from Government Connection as part of IT capital project that was budgeted for in the 24-25 budget.  Note this cost/the total project cost is offset by our E-Rate Discount Reimbursement which we receive separately, estimated at $270k.

  
  G. Approve IT Capital Project Services Agreement for Installation of Network and Security Equipment/Upgrade Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

$80,000 install agreement as part of IT capital project that was budgeted for in the 24-25 budget.  Note this cost/the total project cost is offset by our E-Rate Discount Reimbursement which we receive separately, estimated at $270k.

  
  H. Approve 2025-2026 Da Vinci Schools Calendar for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, Connect HS and Connect TK-8 Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  I. Approve Girls' Volleyball Out-of-State Tournament Trip Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The Girls' Volleyball team requests approval of a trip to Hawaii in August 2025. The team will fundraise the cost of the trip for up to 12 students and 3-4 adult chaperones.

  
  J. Approve ESports Out-of-State Tournament Trip Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Wiseburn Da Vinci Esports Teams have qualified for the EGFH National Championships in San Antonio, Texas Friday, May 9th – Sunday, May 11th. They are seeking Board support to attend and compete.

  
V. Action Items 7:33 PM
  A. Approve Employment Contract for Chief Financial Officer Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  B. Approve Employment Contract for Chief People Officer/Assistant Superintendent Vote Jo Webber 1 m
VI. Closed Session 7:35 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 §54956.9(d)(2)) - 1 matter
  • Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code §54957(b) - 1 matter
  
VII. Closing Items 9:05 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, April 30, 2025.