Rich Harrison, CEO, led the board and staff in an Ohlone land acknowledgement.

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave community highlights on the LCPS Impact Report that reviewed the past year of student and family stories, an exciting student internship at TEAM Inc and an internal internship, and Lodestar's DELE exam center certification.

No questions from the board.

Seeing none and hearing none, public comment was closed.

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave the CEO Goals Update on charter renewals and academic student data, chronic absenteeism, suspension rates, staff professional development, enrollment and attrition, and finance.

The board asked about hypotheses related to dashboard results. 

Dr. Baldridge, Head of School for Lodestar, gave generalized strengths that led to growth and how she intends to share results with her team. 

Aisha Ford, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning, gave an academic update to the board that reviews the results from the CA State Dashboard. Aisha discussed strengths and growth areas.

No questions from the board.

Kathleen Liljeberg, Director of Assessment and Performance Management, reviewed the data details of the CA Dashboard, including goals for the upcoming year and how student subgroups performed. 

The board asked what would be needed to connect the daily practice of teaching and learning to the summative state outcomes. The board also asked how to identify students who may provide the largest leverage to help the outcomes move.

Staff members shared analysis protocols using data tools, and many students have been identified and areas for improvement, but the next step would be getting that data into the hands of coaches and teachers.

Josh Weintraub, Director of College and Career, discussed the overlapping programs that LCPS provides students and families. Josh reviewed CTE pathways, A-G requirements, college access, dual enrollment, and academic scheduling with counseling and support. 

The board asked about the NSC college completion data. Josh responded that LCPS does follow student college completion and the partnership work with One Goal that allows students to access coaching in their first year of college.

The board asked how the LCPS college and career programs differ from other schools in the area. Josh responded that many other schools also provide pathways, but LCPS is unique in it's school size, providing numerous and quality pathways and juggling dual enrollment with access to college preparation and support.

Hung Mai, Senior Director of Finance, gave a financial update, including the clean audit results, enrollment updates, cash flow, average daily attendance, and budget versus actuals. Hung reviewed the details of cash on hand, debt coverage ratio, and bond covenant days cash.

No questions from the board.

Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, reviewed the process for the compensation strategy. This reviewed the timeline, key factors, approach, and next steps.

The board asked follow-up questions around the proposed contract with Stronger Consulting with communication plans around pay equity and salary structure.

Anna responded with the beginning work that would prioritize communication and timelyness around addendum processes. 

The board moved to closed session at 8:12PM.

The board returned to regular session at 8:23 PM.