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

Lodestar Head of School, Dr. Latora Baldridge, gave an update on Lodestar's Career Day that occurred in Spring 2025. She recalled those who presented and their introduction to career pathways. 

Rich Harrison, CEO, then gave background to the Board about how LCPS advocates in Oakland for itself and showed a video of experiences from the past year of students and families advocating for LCPS in public spaces.

The board had no questions.

Seeing none and hearing none, public comment was closed.

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave an overview on how the LCPS Leadership Retreat went, including focus sessions and successes. One of the successes mentioned was community leaders and organizations who came to speak at the retreat.

Oakland Natives Give Back members introduced themselves and their organization, then introduced the overlapping work with Lighthouse Community Public Schools around chronic absenteeism. This work was presented to LCPS leaders at the Leadership Retreat. 

The board asked how chronic absenteeism is calculated. ONGB responded with scenarios about how chronic absenteeism may be calculated and the percentages needed to qualify in that criteria. ONBG also gave background on how cultural and mindset shifts can contribute to reducing chronic absenteeism to be welcoming to families and students. 

The board asked when the study took place at LCPS on Chronic Absenteeism. Rich Harrison responded the three months midyear in 2025 that the research took place. Aisha Ford, Senior Managing Director of Teaching and Learning, also discussed the next steps discussed at the leadership retreat that site leaders will initiate this year, such as proactive moves before the end of the year. 

Kathleen Liljeberg, Director of Assessment and Performance Management, also gave an update on the new data platform EduClimber that will assist with tracking chronic absenteeism and other data points which leaders will engage with over the next school year.

Robbie Torney, Chair of the Board, gave instructions and an overview on the requirement of completion of the Charter Renewal Survey related to Lodestar's upcoming Charter Renewal. 

No questions from the board.

Megan Bacigalupi, Chief of Staff, gave an overview training of the Brown Act to the Board of Directors. Megan also discussed scenarios and changes from previous years.

No questions from the board.

Robbie Torney, Chair of the Board, talked about the Board/CEO Goals Framework with related indicators and metrics related to the goals. Rich Harrison, CEO, added proposed plans to achieve the related goals and framework. 

No questions from the board.

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave an update on the Notice of Concern given to LCPS, including the background and response given by the organization.

No questions from the board.

Megan Bacigalupi, Chief of Staff, gave a summary of the Proposed Changes/Red Lines to the LCPS Family Handbook. The changes touched upon sections such as Title IX, harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and bullying policies, suspensions and expulsions, visitors, and suicide prevention.

No questions from the board.

Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, gave the Board an update on facilities construction at the Lighthouse Campus. Anna let the board members know that as of the update all construction appears to be on track. Anna also gave updates on how the organization is seeking funding, such as pursuing certain grants.

No questions from the board.

Robbie Torney, Chair of the Board, gave final reminders about next steps and upcoming board meetings.