LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting Minutes

June 4, 2025, 6:00-8:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Lighthouse Community Public Schools

Minutes

LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

433 Hegenberger

Oakland, CA

Lighthouse Community Charter High School

In Person: 433 Hegenberger Rd Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94621
17 El Camino Moraga Orinda, CA 94563

Directors Present

A. Ocegueda, B. Manning, E. Figueroa, J. Camus-Beebe, J. Kwan-Jacobs, R. Ornelas, R. Torney

Directors Absent

J. Hinton

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

J. Camus-Beebe

Guests Present

A. Kidane, A. Martin, H. Mai, K. Liljeberg, M. Bacigalupi, M. Patel, R. Harrison

I. Opening Items

A. Call the Meeting to Order

R. Torney called a meeting of the board of directors of Lighthouse Community Public Schools to order on Wednesday Jun 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM.

B. Land Acknowledgement

Rich Harrison, CEO, led the board and staff in a land acknowledgement for the Ohlone people.

C. Record Attendance

D. LCPS Community Highlights

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave an update on community highlights such as graduations at the schools a Rotary career fair for the schools.

There were no questions from the board.

II. Public Forum

A. Open Forum, Public Comment on Agenda or Non-Agenda Items, and Introductions

Seeing none and hearing none, public comment was closed.

III. Regular Consent Items

A. Approve Minutes: May 7, 2025

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the minutes from LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting on 05-07-25.

A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Torney	Abstain
J. Camus-Beebe	Absent
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
A. Ocegueda	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye

B. Financial Statements: April Check Register

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the Financial Statements.

A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Camus-Beebe	Absent
J. Hinton	Absent
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Torney	Aye

C. Quarterly Bond Report

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the Quarterly Bond Report.

A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Absent
B. Manning	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
R. Torney	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye

D. J13A Application

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the J13A application.

A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
B. Manning	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Absent
E. Figueroa	Aye

E. FY 24-25 Audit Engagement

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the FY 24-25 Audit Engagement.

A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Absent
R. Torney	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye

J. Camus-Beebe arrived.

IV. Discussion and Approval Items

A. CEO Update

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave an update on attendance, staff enrollment, end-of-year testing, and financial health and sustainability. He then gave more details about the preliminary end-of-year data for CAASPP by subject and grade.

The board asked about identifying which cohorts were more impacted by COVID and comparing them to those less affected by the pandemic, and how staff members may offer additional support for the future.

The board also gave a small highlight on the work of the Academic Committee, including AimswebPlus data, strategic planning, and curriculum adoption.

B. Finance Update

The board gave an update on the Finance Committee meeting and plans for paying for upcoming expenses.

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave an update on cash flow, bond covenants, revenues & expenses, and overall budget. Hung Mai, Senior Director of Finance, also gave details about the J13a form and processes with the state.

The board asked about the enrollment projection for the upcoming school year. Anna Martin responded by detailing the family registration process and improvements from previous years.

C. LCAP Approval

R. Torney made a motion to Approve the LCAP submission bundles.

J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
R. Torney	Aye
B. Manning	Aye

D. FY 26 Budget Approval

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the FY 26 Budget.

J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.

The board wondered about the proposed increase in donations and fundraising. Rich Harrison, CEO, responded with anticipation of some pre-committments from funders and anticipated grants that the organization will pursue.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
R. Torney	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye

E. Capital Improvement Projects Update

Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, gave updates on the upcoming Capital Improvement Projects at Lodestar and Lighthouse, such as alarm systems, TK room construction, HVAC upgrades, and roof retrofitting.

The board asked about timelines for work completion and contract adjustments. Anna responded of anticipated costs and typical changes for similar projects, as well as the process for the request of proposals.

F. Approval - Lighthouse Campus Facilities repair

B. Manning made a motion to move with the modification up to $2MM to approve the Lighthouse Campus Facilities repair.

R. Torney seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Hinton	Absent
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
R. Torney	Aye

G. Approval: Bjork Construction

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the Bjork Construction contract.

B. Manning seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
B. Manning	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
R. Torney	Aye

H. Approval: Security Services RFP #002-2025 Contract Award

J. Camus-Beebe made a motion to approve the security services contract award.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
B. Manning	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
R. Ornelas	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye

I. Approval: Custodial & Maintenance Comprehensive Services Contract Award

R. Torney made a motion to approve the custodial & maintenance comprehensive services contract award.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent

J. Approval: Alarm System & Full Access Controls Safety Project & 10 Year Licensing Contract Award

A. Ocegueda made a motion to approve the alarm system & full access controls safety project and 10-year licensing contract award.

B. Manning seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
R. Torney	Aye

K. Approval: Employee Handbook

E. Figueroa made a motion to approve the Employee Handbook.

R. Torney seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent

L. Approval: SLP Contract

R. Torney made a motion to approve the SLP Contract.

J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Torney	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye

M. Approval: Occupational Therapy Contract

J. Camus-Beebe made a motion to approve the Occupational Therapy Contract.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
B. Manning	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye

N. Approval: Instructional Continuity Plan

B. Manning made a motion to approve the Instructional Continuity Plan.

A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
B. Manning	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye

O. Approval: Local Indicators Lodestar

J. Camus-Beebe made a motion to approve the Local Indicators for Lodestar.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye
R. Torney	Aye

P. Approval: Local Indicators Lighthouse Community Charter School

R. Torney made a motion to approve the Local Indicators for Lighthouse Community Charter School.

B. Manning seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
J. Hinton	Absent
R. Torney	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Aye

Q. Approval: Local Indicators Lighthouse Community Charter High School

R. Torney made a motion to approve the local indicators for Lighthouse Community Charter High School.

E. Figueroa seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Hinton	Absent
A. Ocegueda	Aye
E. Figueroa	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
J. Camus-Beebe	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
B. Manning	Aye

V. Closed Session

A. CEO Evaluation

CEO Evaluation discussed.

VI. Closing Items

A. Action Items & Next Steps

No action taken.

B. Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

R. Torney