Da Vinci Schools

Minutes

Da Vinci Schools Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday April 12, 2024 at 7:30 AM

Location

Mona Lisa Room, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245

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Trustees Present

B. Meath, D. Boston (remote), J. Webber, L. Heimov (remote), R. Ochoa, R. Santiago

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Wohlwerth, M. Amato (remote), M. Wunder, V. Bravo, V. Rodriguez

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Webber called a meeting of the board of trustees of Da Vinci Schools to order on Friday Apr 12, 2024 at 7:32 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Vote to Approve Trustee Remote Participation

B. Meath made a motion to approve Mr. Boston's remote participation.
R. Santiago seconded the motion.

Mr. Boston participated remotely due to illness.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ochoa
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
D. Boston
Abstain
J. Webber
Aye

D.

Approve the Agenda

R. Santiago made a motion to approve.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Santiago
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye

E.

Public Comments

None

II. Approval of Minutes

A.

Approval of Minutes of the February 28, 2024 Regular Da Vinci Schools Board Meeting

B. Meath made a motion to approve the minutes from Da Vinci Schools Regular Board Meeting on 02-28-24.
R. Santiago seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Meath
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
R. Ochoa
Abstain
J. Webber
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Accept the Da Vinci Schools Transaction Register - February, 2024

R. Santiago made a motion to accept.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Meath
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
J. Webber
Aye

B.

Approve 2023-24 Second Interim Reports

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the 2023-24 Second Interim Reports.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Meath
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye

C.

Approve Clinical Experience Agreement with California State University Dominguez Hills School of Education

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the Clinical Experience Agreement with California State University Dominguez Hills School of Education.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Boston
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
J. Webber
Aye

D.

Approve Divorce Agreement for a Da Vinci Design Student

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the Divorce Agreement for a Da Vinci Design Student.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Webber
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye

E.

Approve Purchase of Shade Trees for Da Vinci Connect TK-8

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the Purchase of Shade Trees for Da Vinci Connect TK-8.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Meath
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
D. Boston
Aye

F.

Approve 2024-2025 Da Vinci Schools Calendar

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Da Vinci Schools Calendar.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Santiago
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
B. Meath
Aye

G.

Approve Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plans for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plans for Da Vinci Communications, Design, Science, and Connect.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Webber
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
B. Meath
Aye

H.

Approve CIF Application for New Multi-School Membership

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the CIF Application for New Multi-School Membership.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Meath
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye

I.

Approve New Central Office Staffing Plan for 2024-25 School Year

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the New Central Office Staffing Plan for 2024-25 School Year.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Webber
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye

J.

Approve Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Position

R. Santiago made a motion to approve Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Position.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Boston
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye

K.

Approve Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Position

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the Assistant Superintendent, Student Services Position.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ochoa
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye

L.

Approve Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Position

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Position.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Webber
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye

M.

Approve Connect K-8 Odyssey of the Mind Field Trip to Iowa

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the Connect K-8 Odyssey of the Mind Field Trip to Iowa.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Webber
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
L. Heimov
Aye
D. Boston
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye

N.

Approve Purchase and Installation of Gym Bleachers

R. Santiago made a motion to approve the Purchase and Installation of Gym Bleachers.
L. Heimov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Heimov
Aye
B. Meath
Aye
J. Webber
Aye
R. Ochoa
Aye
R. Santiago
Aye
D. Boston
Aye

IV. Closed Session

A.

Conference with Legal Counsel

Closed session not needed.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Wohlwerth