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

Rich Harrison, CEO, led the board and staff in exploring community highlights such as local videos surrounding Lodestar's Charter Renewal and students presenting at City Hall around their gun violence units.

No questions from the board. 

Seeing none and hearing none, public comment was closed. 

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave a high-level overview on the CEO goals and updates, including Charter Renewals, academics, chronic absenteeism, suspensions, and professional development. Rich also touched upon enrollment and overall financial strategy. 

The board asked for clarification on what makes students considered chronically absent at this time of the year, and Rich responded to the number of days a student would have been absent so far in this year.

Aisha Ford, Senior Managing Director of Teaching and Learning, gave an overview on academic updates. She spoke to the school event of the beginning-of-year EXPO, expanded learning updates around athletics and MTSS interventions. Aisha then spoke about chronic absenteeism initiatives, teacher lesson internalization strategies, professional development, and other instructional practices. 

The board praised some of the chronic absenteeism initiatives and strengthening instructional systems.  

Megan Bacigalupi, Chief of Staff, gave updates of next steps related to Lodestar's Charter Renewal such as preparations for the next presentation or major topics regarding questions from the OUSD Board and Office of Charter Schools.

The board asked about which OUSD members have visited Lodestar at this time, and Rich Harrison, CEO responded with who has attended and who is planning to attend or not. The board also asked how LCPS may follow up with members who may have visited in the past or reconnect with those not visiting in the future or recent weeks.

Hung Mai, Senior Director of Finance, gave an update on the latest financial numbers regarding enrollment, average daily attendance, cash flow, and budget versus actuals. 

Jill from the board added highlights from the Finance Committee Meeting, such as how the Committee was working towards goal alignment and self-imposed guidelines around LCPS investments. 

Rich Harrison, CEO, led the board in a process to set goals and a long-term strategy for LCPS finances. He began by outlining requirements for the goals and the timelines for refinement and follow-up. 

Then the board considered and discussed revenue assumptions, sustainable operating expenses, capital and facilities expenses/assumptions, and financing for sustainability. The board gave feedback and questions on each area which LCPS staff members will consolidate and continue the discussion another time.

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave an announcement on a partnership project with FULCRUM about the screening of Left Behind in San Leandro inviting board members.

No questions from the board.

Add to the future agenda to add another member to the academic committee.