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Da Vinci Schools

Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 28, 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/91474105401 or dial (669) 900-6833 and use Meeting ID: 914 7410 5401.
  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.

  
  E. Presentation: Student Recognition   Jo Webber 10 m
   

Recognition of Connect High School student Ava De Jesus by Assembly Member Tina McKinnor.

  
II. Information 6:17 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
   
  • Alder Residency Update
  
  D. Student Board Advisor Update FYI Students 10 m
  E. Presentation: Student Services FYI Erin Whalen 15 m
  F. Financial Update FYI Michael Amato 20 m
   
  • P2 Attendance Update
  • March Financials
  • Governor's May Revise Update
  • Approval to Undesignate a Portion of ERC Funds
  
  G. Operations Update FYI Vicente Bravo 10 m
   
  • Kitchen/Cafe Update
  • Graduation Ceremonies Update
  • Connect TK-8 Campus Summer Construction Projects
  
III. Special Board Action 7:32 PM
  A. Approve Extension of Board Term Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Extension of Trustee Brian Meath's term ending June 24, 2025. New term from June 25, 2025 through June 24, 2028.

  
IV. Approval of Minutes 7:33 PM
  A. Approval of Minutes of the May 8, 2025 Special Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting Approve Minutes Jo Webber 1 m
     
V. Consent Agenda 7:34 PM
  A. Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - March, 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 Un-Designation of Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Funds Vote Jo Webber 1 m
  C. Approve the Pursuit of Federal Title I, II, and IV Funding for 2025-26 via the Consolidated Application for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The Consolidated Application is a two-part application and reporting process for multiple state and federal, formula-driven, categorical program funds. Allows administration to continue to pursue Title funding for Da Vinci Schools through an updated Consolidated Application.

  
  D. Approve Revised Pay Scale for the Senior Operations Administrator Position Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Staff recommend revising the pay scale to extend to 10 steps, which is consistent with other Classified pay scales.

  
  E. Approve Work Experience Education Teacher Position and Pay Scale Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The Work Experience Education Teacher is responsible for coordinating and implementing Da Vinci Schools’ Work Experience Education program, which provides students with real-world work experiences aligned with their career interests.  A teaching credential is required for this position. 

  
  F. Approve Executive Director of Technology Position and Pay Scale Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing Da Vinci Schools’ technology vision, ensuring innovative, secure, and mission-aligned systems support learning and operations across all campuses. The Executive Director oversees the entire technology department, guiding strategic infrastructure, cybersecurity, and instructional technology initiatives.

  
  G. Approve Assistant Director of Technology Position and Pay Scale Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

The Assistant Director of Technology ensures the day-to-day reliability and effectiveness of technology systems and support services across Da Vinci Schools. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role supervises IT staff, manages service desk operations, and supports campus-wide infrastructure and instructional technology implementation.

  
  H. Ratify Agreement between Da Vinci Schools and Biola University to Provide Student Teaching Placements Vote Jo Webber 1 m
   

Agreement term is April 7, 2025 through June 30, 3030. No cost to Da Vinci Schools.

 

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

The existing board-approved Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) policy has been updated to reflect the market value rate for independent assessments.  The proposed rates are aligned with the recommendations set forth by the El Dorado Charter SELPA for the Los Angeles region. The updated board policy also includes Guidelines for Determining Qualifications, Criteria for Assessing Private Insurance, and Da Vinci Schools’ response to the completed independent assessments.        

  
VI. Closed Session 7:43 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
  • Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code §54957(b)) - Title:  CEO/Superintendent
  
VII. Closing Items 9:13 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, June 25, 2025.