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Da Vinci performing arts program expands; district and Da Vinci highlight partnerships and student participation
Summary
Da Vinci Schools’ performing arts coordinator described rapid program expansion over 18 months, increased enrollment, new instruments and revenue from musicals and summer programs; Wiseburn and Da Vinci board members praised the program and noted upcoming performances and community events.
Alexi, identified in the meeting as the performing arts coordinator, presented the growth of Da Vinci’s performing arts program and told the Wiseburn Board the program grew from roughly $50,000 per year to about $400,000 per year for its studio orchestra, plus approximately $50,000 for the spring musical. “It’s been really my honor and privilege to serve as the performing arts coordinator for the last, about a year and a half,” Alexi said.
Alexi described a rise in class offerings (from about three classes to 12 across campuses), instrument purchases (a $40,000 figure cited for new orchestra instruments) and student participation (he reported roughly 5,600 students across campuses taking part in some way). He said Da Vinci generated about $25,000 from summer programs and merchandising and that music production and acting were the top‑demand elective offerings. He noted an aligned seminar schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays) that pulls students across campuses and a daily shuttle to bring connect students to performing arts and sports activities.
Board members and attendees praised the program. A board speaker thanked Alexi and said they were “looking forward to seeing Grease” (the upcoming spring musical) and several board members described the arts as a community builder. Blake (speaker introducing the presentation) said Da Vinci and Wiseburn officials and the Weisburn Education Foundation collaborated on the program. Board members also discussed community events such as Band Bash, spring showcases and “wrap around the block” performances.
Why it matters: the presentation showed a rapid increase in extracurricular arts programming that brings cross‑campus participation, revenue for program support, and collaborations between Da Vinci and Wiseburn stakeholders. Staff and board members signaled ongoing collaboration and attendance at upcoming events as a way to sustain momentum.
Follow‑up and next steps: Alexi and Da Vinci staff plan additional concerts and showcases (spring musical “Grease” in March), continue community surveys for programming direction and collaborate with district sites. Board members indicated they will attend performances and continue 2x2 meetings with Da Vinci leadership to coordinate shared concerns and opportunities.
