Final

Lighthouse Community Public Schools

LCPS Board of Directors Meeting

Published on July 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM PDT
Amended on July 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM PDT

Date and Time

Wednesday July 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

433 Hegenberger Suite 206 

Oakland, CA 94621

  • In Person: 433 Hegenberger Rd Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94621

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Robbie Torney 2 m
  B. Land Acknowledgement   Rich Harrison 1 m
   
Honor Native Land - we are on Ohlone land and want to acknowledge native peoples and our ancestors this evening.
  
  C. Record Attendance   Kathleen Liljeberg 2 m
  D. LCPS Community Highlights   Rich Harrison 5 m
   

Lodestar X Oakland Rotary Career Fair - May 28, 2025:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PkPGsQmdGiaszXxrWtobQMKCuH1VgP9q/view?ts=6862fe68

 

LPCS Advocacy in Action 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11maSFpmY8IHL7CdGkpZTn1If98x0Tr0e/view?ts=6865cc07

 

  
II. Public Forum 6:10 PM
  A. Open Forum, Public Comment on Agenda or Non-Agenda Items, and Introductions FYI Robbie Torney 15 m
   

No individual presentation on agendized or non-agendized items shall be for no more than two(2) minutes and the total time for this purpose shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes.  Speakers requesting translations will have four (4) minutes to present.  

The Board will hear public comments, and Identify next steps as needed.

  
III. Regular Consent Items 6:25 PM
  A. Approve Minutes: June 4, 2025 Approve Minutes Robbie Torney 1 m
     
  B. Financial Statements: May Check Register Vote Robbie Torney 1 m
   

Recommended Action: The Director of Finance / CEO have reviewed these materials and recommends approval of the check register as part of the Consent Agenda. 

 

May Check Register: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QmxnFUDElzA76yB-aHNaQbh0Sj9Rb8CF/view?usp=sharing 

  
IV. Board Retreat 6:27 PM
  A. LCPS Leadership Team Retreat Recap FYI Rich Harrison 15 m
   

Retreat Agenda

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NMoeNRi3-tQT0NjkcIZbWi3FjFaETemDURgea1WeWwY/edit?tab=t.0

 

Short Presentation from Oakland Natives Gives Back:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M92zebaYZO8eB04SSPsP6jEWTvifPTEY/view?usp=drive_link

 

  
  B. Board Retreat: Charter Renewal Survey Discuss Robbie Torney 15 m
  C. Board Retreat: Annual Training FYI Megan Bacigalupi 20 m
   

Annual Brown Act Training: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uATc1oj68ESKga3DQWrgvw6DLiniLQSpZ7wxJdOfFDA/edit?slide=id.gbbc4229c69_0_23#slide=id.gbbc4229c69_0_23

 

 

Pre-read materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dEjzkNCAKGU-rpUwYMIvVYZmz_y7y31_/view?usp=sharing 

  
  D. Board & CEO Goals Discuss Robbie Torney 10 m
   

Review of Board and CEO goals for the 2025-26 SY:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1plF-r6EP5BNRORESDck9stlZ6l6Pp5Ou6IaUplygIlg/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.g9k259ue5xoa

 

  
V. Discussion and Approval Items 7:27 PM
  A. LCPS Notice of Concern FYI Rich Harrison 10 m
  B. LCPS Policy Updates Overview FYI Megan Bacigalupi 5 m
   

Overview of policy Changes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qmwEX-LKwTtTawKhQ1HB5UaThhNGreGerdDwwvT_YPw/edit?tab=t.0 

  
  C. Approval: Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination & Bullying Policy Vote Megan Bacigalupi 2 m
   

LCPS Staff, in consultation with legal advisors, recommends the approval of an Updated Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uyosA6gZ_F5CA5i4GZQjLeQedcMLOXMZ/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  D. Approval: Title IX Policy Vote Megan Bacigalupi 2 m
   

LCPS staff, in consultation with legal advisors, recommends the approval of this updated policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FHkCYNvNBOnGWlMuQGyIvQtu3kdhkjQ/view?usp=sharing 

  
  E. Approval: Suicide Prevention Policy Vote Megan Bacigalupi 2 m
   

​CDE is now requiring that all schools adopt their model policy which LCPS legal counsel has reviewed and staff recommends the approval of this updated policy:

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t4fViY4mARYZfiY1B0V_WQITDT0PQZbk/edit

 

 

 

  
  F. Approval: Suspension & Expulsion Policy Vote Megan Bacigalupi 2 m
   

LCPS, in consultation with legal counsel, recommends the approval of this updated policy. 

 

Red-line: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aemBwpXHjoq5RMhq8ahkB0rrC1cvOMUV/edit

Updated policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_y2TDiicaurWnRkFgcZ6_Khi4OR2KjTq/edit 

  
  G. Approval: Visitor Policy Vote Megan Bacigalupi 2 m
   

LCPS staff, in consultation with legal counsel, recommend the approval of this updated policy. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MnBvecRbQ5_6axz0P5b-LpsetR8f5iv7/edit

 

  
  H. Approval: LCPS Graduation Requirements Vote Rich Harrison 2 m
   

Summary:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sPIHDxO7v5YFbI6b3yEtG7NQASCWkrq-71barILfvNY/edit?slide=id.g1d17571df9_0_17#slide=id.g1d17571df9_0_17

 

Redline/Suggested Changes to Graduation Pathways and Requirements Policy:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/14W6hgRk_JWTGdEfPpk0_MrHf3O6lIzcivz14Pn8juWc/edit?tab=t.0

 

  
  I. Approval: One Goal Partnership Agreement Vote Rich Harrison 2 m
   

 LCPS Staff Recommends Approval of the Partnership Agreement with One Goal at $55,000 for both Lighthouse and Lodestar High School.

 

Program Overview:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19xD_qrlCIt35b80FAaAfUZJ8-TGX9HyjEFBYaCjlhYY/edit?slide=id.g36b3b923484_0_5#slide=id.g36b3b923484_0_5

 

OneGoal Data Summary Report for Lighthouse and Lodestar:  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YTMEKPlWBP8TNZZw5pRqPOIF1nyV7Ng3/view

 

Agreement:  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18cA7VMkJXPBZWb16_mEKSXf2L3GLeYRJ/view?usp=sharing

 

 

 

 

  
  J. Approval: Education Protection Accounts 24-25 Vote Rich Harrison 2 m
   

California created the Education Protection Account (EPA) in November 2012 after the passage of Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012. Proposition 30 temporarily increased the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers and the sales tax rate for all taxpayers, and was extended by voters through 2030 via Proposition 55 in November 2016. 

 

Revenue generated from the increased taxes are deposited into the EPA and distributed to districts and charter schools on a quarterly basis. While funds from the EPA are part of a district’s or charter school’s general purpose funding, Proposition 30 specifies that EPA funds may not be used for administrative salaries or benefits or any other administrative costs.  Governing boards must determine the use of EPA funds at an open public meeting annually. Proposition 30 also requires all districts, counties and charter schools to report on their websites an accounting of how much money was received from the EPA and how that money was spent. For schools open prior to FY13/14, EPA funds are estimated to be roughly equal to 36% of a school's FY12/13 funding rate multiplied by the current year Average Daily Attendance. 

 

In June 2021, the LCPS Board of Directors approved the Education Protection Account resolution to follow these EPA reporting guidelines.  

 

CEO recommends approval of our EPA for our 3 LEAs for the following amounts:

  • Lighthouse K-8 - $1,565,030
  • Lighthouse 9-12 - $1,060,079
  • Lodestar K-12 - $131,366

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vpHxUhJnL7WirLZb8U5BARxaEgit3qZO/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  K. Approval: Education Protection Accounts 25-26 Vote Rich Harrison 2 m
   

California created the Education Protection Account (EPA) in November 2012 after the passage of Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012. Proposition 30 temporarily increased the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers and the sales tax rate for all taxpayers, and was extended by voters through 2030 via Proposition 55 in November 2016. 

 

Revenue generated from the increased taxes are deposited into the EPA and distributed to districts and charter schools on a quarterly basis. While funds from the EPA are part of a district’s or charter school’s general purpose funding, Proposition 30 specifies that EPA funds may not be used for administrative salaries or benefits or any other administrative costs.  Governing boards must determine the use of EPA funds at an open public meeting annually. Proposition 30 also requires all districts, counties and charter schools to report on their websites an accounting of how much money was received from the EPA and how that money was spent. For schools open prior to FY13/14, EPA funds are estimated to be roughly equal to 36% of a school's FY12/13 funding rate multiplied by the current year Average Daily Attendance. 

 

In June 2021, the LCPS Board of Directors approved the Education Protection Account resolution to follow these EPA reporting guidelines.  

 

CEO recommends approval of our EPA for our 3 LEAs for the following amounts:

  • Lighthouse K-8 - $1,061,285
  • Lighthouse 9-12 - $618,890
  • Lodestar K-12 - $134,688

LInk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R_PysSx5CsdZ54s3ia8spZOCZniu0sYy/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  L. Approval: Families In Action Partnership Agreement Vote Megan Bacigalupi 5 m
   

LCPS staff recommend the approval of the agreement with Families in Action for Quality Education for the 25-26 SY. 

Pre-read: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-b7U4-SyJte1MYNdIs7IN0_Zs96kOd5D2XN7bgJXM7w/edit?usp=sharing&urp=gmail_link 

Agreement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14iNjYtVR4jwQOnGUM6Mc3caALSN1nsLLJQRyPnz2Q_c/edit?tab=t.0 

  
  M. Approval: CCSPP Plan Lodestar Vote Megan Bacigalupi 2 m
   

LCPS Staff recommends the approval of the CCSPP Plan for the 25-26 SY. 

 

https://lighthousecharter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CCSPP-Implementation-Plan-2025-Lodestar-A-Lighthouse-Community-Charter-School.pdf

 

 

  
  N. Approval: CCSPP Plan LCCHS Vote Megan Bacigalupi 2 m
   

LCPS Staff recommends the approval of the CCSPP Plan for the 25-26 SY. 

 

https://lighthousecharter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CCSPP-Implementation-Plan-2025-Lighthouse-Charter-Community-High.pdf

 

 

  
  O. Approval: CCSPP Plan LCCS Vote Megan Bacigalupi 2 m
   

LCPS Staff recommends the approval of the CCSPP Plan for the 25-26 SY. 

 

https://lighthousecharter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/CCSPP-Implementation-Plan-2025-Lighthouse-Community-Charter.pdf

 

 

  
  P. Approval: Declaration of Need Lighthouse Community Charter School Vote Anna Martin 2 m
   

Recommendation:  The CEO recommends approval of the LCPS Declaration of Need for LCCS, an annual process that allows LCPS to apply for emergency teaching credentials and permits through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  

 

Link:

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yu4kMjwq7W3kgLpBoYaPW-kAMRQO20qu/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  Q. Approval: Declaration of Need Lighthouse Community Charter High School Vote Anna Martin 2 m
   

Recommendation:  The CEO recommends approval of the LCPS Declaration of Need for LCCHS, an annual process that allows LCPS to apply for emergency teaching credentials and permits through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  

 

Link:

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KIT_3MGvu4ikXdC9sOahz2zrB9SZR8_C/view?usp=sharing

  
  R. Approval: Declaration of Need Lodestar Vote Anna Martin 2 m
   

Recommendation:  The CEO recommends approval of the LCPS Declaration of Need for Lodestar, an annual process that allows LCPS to apply for emergency teaching credentials and permits through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  

 

Link:

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11txJfA3vz4NpiAJQ9PgeYL_s9E8I69Y0/view?usp=sharing

  
  S. Approval: Special Education Contract Vote Rich Harrison 8 m
   

LCPS staff and legal counsel recommend the approval of a contract with Moonridge Academy for special education services not to exceed $275,000 for the 2025-26 school year. 

 

  
  T. Approval: GMD Linguistics Contract Vote Rich Harrison 2 m
   

LCPS staff recommends the approval of the contract with GMD Linguistics for translation services. 

 

Contract: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oGZLhDlu2y_linVYjdoduz2KbcrhXeI6/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  U. Approval: Swing Education Contract Vote Anna Martin 2 m
   

LCPS Staff recommends the approval of the Swing contract for substitute teachers for the 2025-25 SY

 

Contract: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vMAlpNbcNLc2b66zK33FcTvSSVwHAMcc/view?usp=sharing 

  
  V. Approval: Contract between EL Education and LCPS Vote Rich Harrison 2 m
   

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yxwY1LujCPb_vEzYHGq_pxbX3clBTGtJ/view?usp=sharing

 

 

  
  W. Approval: 433 Hegenberger Lease Vote Rich Harrison 2 m
   

Contract: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FQcLkQHMv9grH1uqEhMQcWaRRxPSEvu9/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  X. Consolidated Application for Funding Vote Rich Harrison 2 m
   

CEO and Senior Director of Finance recommends the approval of LCPS's Consolidated Applicatiion for Funding (ConApp).

 

Lighthouse Community Charter School (TK-8): 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13L0j3BHly1xBFgacD5srGZ04bYQKAzKj/view?usp=sharing

 

Lighthouse Community Charter HS (9-12):  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-n6-1FS3cVK7MkrT4ai9q0X5hViQwEZ/view?usp=sharing

 

Lodestar (TK-12): 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15s4-xkNBt5vh-FP7I1JQEQpcXtysuH-N/view?usp=sharing

 

  
  Y. Facilities Update FYI Anna Martin 5 m
   

1. TK Space at Lighthouse

 

2. Lighthouse Roof

  
VI. Closing Items 8:40 PM
  A. Action Items & Next Steps FYI Robbie Torney 5 m
   
  • Next Steps and Action Items for Board Members and Staff
  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Robbie Torney 5 m