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Lighthouse Community Public Schools

Minutes

LCPS Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

433 Hegenberger Suite 222

Oakland, CA 94621

  • In Person: 433 Hegenberger Rd Suite 222 Oakland, CA 94621

Directors Present

A. Ocegueda, B. Manning, J. Camus-Beebe, J. Kwan-Jacobs (remote), R. Ornelas, R. Torney (remote)

Directors Absent

E. Figueroa

Guests Present

A. Ford, A. Martin, H. Mai, K. Fee (remote), K. Liljeberg, L. Baldridge, 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 Aug 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM.

B.

Land Acknowledgement

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

C.

Record Attendance

D.

LCPS Community Highlights

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave an update to board members about community highlights, such as giving insight into the graduation rates and college credits achieved by Lodestar and Lighthouse students in 2025. He also gave highlights on chronic absenteeism initiatives and Lodestar's charter renewal impact briefs. 

 

Aisha Ford, Senior Managing Director of Teaching & Learning, gave additional insights to the chronic absenteeism initiatives around incentives for students for each grade band and MTSS attendance work.

 

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: July 9, 2025

J. Camus-Beebe made a motion to approve the minutes from LCPS Board of Directors Meeting on 07-09-25.
B. Manning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Torney
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
B. Manning
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye

B.

Financial Statements: June Check Register

J. Camus-Beebe made a motion to approve the consent items.
J. Kwan-Jacobs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ocegueda
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
R. Ornelas
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
R. Torney
Aye

C.

LCPS Curriculum Adoption 2025-26 SY

J. Camus-Beebe made a motion to approve the consent items.
B. Manning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ornelas
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye

IV. Discussion and Approval Items

A.

Nomination: Board Vice Chair

R. Torney made a motion to appoint Rodolfo Ornelas as Board Vice Chair.
J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ocegueda
Aye
R. Ornelas
Abstain
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
R. Torney
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye

B.

Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Public School Charter Petition 2026-3031

R. Torney made a motion to approve the Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Public School Charter Petition 2026-3031.
R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

Megan Bacigalupi, Chief of Staff, gave a background overview of the Lodestar Charter Petition. Megan talked about the components that will be submitted to the OUSD Office of Charter Schools. 

 

The board talked about some of the historical context of work that has gone into the official petition executive summary and its portrayal of Lodestar's strengths as a school. 

 

Megan then walked the board through the expected timeline for the next 30, 60, and 90 days.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Figueroa
Absent
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
B. Manning
Aye

C.

Board Survey

Robbie Torney, Chair of the Board, reviewed the Board Survey that LCPS Board Members will be completing for submission for the Lodestar Charter Renewal.

D.

2025 - 26 Strategic Plan Update

Aisha Ford, Senior Managing Director of Teaching & Learning, gave an update on New Staff Orientation, Professional Development Institute, the July Leadership Retreat, and other moments of interest that led staff to collaboration and professional development. Aisha also talked about academic initiatives related to the organizational strategic priority, such as lesson internalization, instructional practices, improved professional development, and student interventions.

 

No questions from the board.

E.

2025 - 26 Finance Update

Hung Mai, Senior Director of Finance, gave a finance update overview, including the multi-year budget projection, the LCFF calculator, three-year cash flow, recent financial statements, budget narrative and assumptions, and cash on hand. 

 

Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, gave a summary of enrollment expectations for the beginning of school. Anna then gave an update on the construction and capital improvement costs related to Lighthouse's construction. 

F.

Approval: Bank Transfer

B. Manning made a motion to approve the bank transfer of funds.
A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Torney
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent

G.

Approval: Seneca Contract

R. Torney made a motion to approve the Seneca contract.
J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ornelas
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent

H.

Approval: Pathways to Inclusion

J. Camus-Beebe made a motion to approve the Pathways to Inclusion contract.
B. Manning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Figueroa
Absent
A. Ocegueda
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye

I.

Approval: Hop Skip Drive Contract

R. Torney made a motion to approve the Hop Skip Drive contract.
A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ornelas
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
A. Ocegueda
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
B. Manning
Aye

J.

Approval: Dyslexia Screener

J. Kwan-Jacobs made a motion to approve the dyslexia screener mCLASS DIBELs.
J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ornelas
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
R. Torney
Aye
B. Manning
Aye

K.

Approval: Acceptable Use of Technology Policy

R. Torney made a motion to approve the Acceptable Use of Technology Policy.
A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Torney
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye

L.

Approval: Student-Athlete Eligibility Requirements

B. Manning made a motion to approve the Student-Athlete Eligibility Requirements.
A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
A. Ocegueda
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye

V. Closing Items

A.

Action Items & Next Steps

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Torney