Recommended Action: The Finance Committee has reviewed these materials and recommends approval of the Finance Committee packet as part of the Consent Agenda
Note that the attachments for Action Items later on the agenda have been pulled from the Packet, and included separately for each of those items.
Recommendation: CEO recommends approval of the 2021-22 Board Calendar posted on Board on Track.
The LCPS Board of Directors will meet on the following dates:
August Board Retreat and Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 3rd, from 4pm to 8pm at Lighthouse Campus.
October Board Regular Meeting: Wednesday, October 6th, from 6pm to 8pm at Lodestar Campus
December Board Regular Meeting: Wednesday, December 1st, from 6pm to 8pm at Lighthouse Campus.
February Board Regular Meeting: Wednesday February 2nd, from 6pm to 8pm at Lodestar Campus
April Board Regular Meeting: Wednesday, April 13th, from 6pm to 8pm at Lighthouse Campus (Note: this is the 2nd week of April, as the first week is LCPS spring break)
June Board Regular Meeting: Wednesday, June 8th, from 6pm to 8pm at Lodestar Campus (Note: this is the 2nd week of June, as we will have our LCAP, yearly budget vote at this time)
C.
LCPS Uniform Complaint Procedures Policy
Recommendation: CEO recommends approval of the LCSP Uniform Complaint Policy. The updated policy names Robbie Torney, LCPS Chief of Staff, as the organization's ombudsperson. This policy will also be included in the Student Handbook.
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the updated LCPS Short Term Independent Study Policy; The policy has been updated to reflect alignment to Ed Code.
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the LCPS Fiscal Policy and Procedures. The policy has been updated to reflect a revised approval matrix as well as changes for accounting guidelines alignment.
Consent Agenda: Renewal of Contracts and Service Providers for the 2021-22 School Year
A.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Seneca Family of Services
Recommendation: The CEO recommends contract approval between LCPS and the Seneca Family of Services for support of our special education and student services.
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the contract agreement between LCPS and Instruction Partners for the Option 3 / Deep Support for the 2021-22 school year. This partnership is funded by a grant from the Silicon Schools Fund.
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the LCPS and ANET agreement. ANET will provide services around our interim assessments in Math and ELA from grades 2 to 11, as well as support around data driven instructional practices and performance management.
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the agreement between LCPS and Lunchmasters, our NSLP provider for breakfast, lunches, and snacks for the 2021-22 school year.
Recommendation: The CEO seeks approval to extend the terms of the contract agreement between LCPS and Sujatha Ranganathan (contractor) through the 2021-22 school year. This contract addresses the need for student information systems support, state compliance reporting, and data analytics.
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the LCPS Graduation Policy. The policy has been edited to align to AB 140, which requires the adoption of a policy regarding the following:
Retention for students who in the 2020-21 academic year received deficient grades (to include a mandatory consultation meeting with parents/guardians).
For students enrolled in high school in 2020-21, it allows parents to request grade changes for the 2020-21 school year to Pass or No Pass on their transcript and requires website posting and notice about the right to request a grade change.
Requires charter schools to exempt students who in 2020-21 were in their 3rd or 4th year of high school who are not on track to graduate within four years from coursework or other requirements adopted by the charter school that goes beyond the state minimum graduation requirements;
Requires charter schools to provide students in the 11th and 12th grade in the 2020-21 school year the opportunity to complete the minimum graduation requirements, which may include a 5th year of instruction.
Recommendation: The Governance Committee has discussed and recommended approval of the LCPS Re-Opening Resolution, which directs the CEO and Board Chair to make decisions in response to COVID aligned to local, state, and federal government guidance.
LCPS Gender Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Recommendation: CEO recommends approval of the LCPS Gender Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Policy. This policy will also be a part of the LCPS Student Handbook.
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the 2021-22 LCSP Student Handbook. There was an extensive legal team review in May, and includes the following policies:
LCPS Uniform Complaint Policy
LCPS Policy for Gender Inclusivity and Gender Non-Discrimination Policy
LCPS Limitation of Restraint and Seclusion of Students Policy
LCPS Title IX and Harrassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy
LCPS COVID Independent Study Policy
LCPS Short Term Independent Study Policy
LCPS Professional Boundaries: Staff/Student Interaction Policy
Minor Edits were made to the following policies per Legal Review:
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.
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the LCPS Declaration of Need for Lighthouse K-8, an annual process that allows LCPS to apply for emergency teaching credentials and permits through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Declaration of Need- Lighthouse Charter School (9-12)
Recommendation: The CEO recommends approval of the LCPS Declaration of Need for Lighthouse 9-12, an annual process that allows LCPS to apply for emergency teaching credentials and permits through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
