Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Minutes
LCPS Board of Directors - Board Retreat and Regular Meeting (August 3rd, 2021)
Date and Time
Tuesday August 3, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Location
LIGHTHOUSE CAMPUS
444 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 9462
444 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA 9462
Directors Present
A. Moore, B. Oschein, B. Wall, E. Figueroa, K. Kean, K. Williams, M. Milner, W. Delker
Directors Absent
M. Barnes-Dholakia
Guests Present
A. Martin, A. Ocegueda, J. Hinton, K. Fee, Linda Wu, M. Patel, R. Harrison, R. Torney, T. Hernandez
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
K. Kean called a meeting of the board of directors of Lighthouse Community Public Schools to order on Tuesday Aug 3, 2021 at 4:00 PM.
B.
Land Acknowledgement
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Open Forum and Introductions
E.
Committee Report Outs and Announcements
II. Regular Consent Items
A.
Approve Minutes: June 9, 2020
B. Wall made a motion to approve the minutes from LCPS Board of Directors Special Meeting on 06-18-21.
M. Milner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
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| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
B.
Financial Statement Packet
III. Consent Agenda Items (Updated Policies)
A.
LCPS 2021-22 School Calendar
K. Williams made a motion to Approve Consent Items.
W. Delker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
B.
LCPS 2021-22 Board Meeting Calendar
C.
LCPS Uniform Complaint Procedures Policy
D.
LCPS Short Term Independent Study Policy
E.
LCPS Fiscal Policy and Procedures
F.
LCPS Grading Policy
IV. Consent Agenda: Renewal of Contracts and Service Providers for the 2021-22 School Year
A.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Seneca Family of Services
This item was removed from consent.
M. Milner made a motion to approve all consent contracts except the 2 removed from the consent agenda.
E. Figueroa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
B.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Instruction Partners
C.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Altitude Learning
The board discusses the ownership of data for Altitude LMS.
D.
Contract Approval: LCPS and EL Education
The board discusses the EL partnership and preparation for credentialing process in future years.
E.
Contract Approval: LCPS and ANET
F.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Lunchmasters
The board discusses reimbursement through the National School Lunch Program.
G.
Contract Approval: Sujatha Ranganathan and LCPS
This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.
V. Discussion and Approval Items: Policies for the 2021-22 School Year
A.
LCPS COVID Independent Study Policy for 2021-22
W. Delker made a motion to approve Approval Item A: LCPS COVID Independent Study Policy for 2021-22.
M. Milner seconded the motion.
The board discusses the legal context with OUSD who are the only district in CA who are requiring charter schools to file a material revision with OUSD.
Robbie Torney gives an overview of the program (staffing, students, and model).
The board discusses risks associated with the Material Revision process.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Robbie Torney gives an overview of the program (staffing, students, and model).
The board discusses risks associated with the Material Revision process.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
B.
LCPS Graduation Policy
B. Wall made a motion to approve Approval Item B: LCPS Graduation Policy.
B. Oschein seconded the motion.
Revisions to Graduation Policy per AB 104.
The board discusses the extent to which public colleges will accept P/NP grades.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board discusses the extent to which public colleges will accept P/NP grades.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
C.
Resolution: LCPS Re-Opening Resolution for CEO
M. Milner made a motion to This item will be approved this resolution through June 30, 2022; subject to updating the dates to reflect the 21-22 school year. Adoption date will be today, August 3, 2021. The board will review it at the February 22 board meeting.
B. Wall seconded the motion.
The board discusses how the CEO used these powers in the previous year, to do things like: hire COVID Health Coordinators, Asymptomatic Testing Contracts, Facilities Contracts, etc.
If the CEO makes a decision on a large contract, it should come before the board for review. This will be added as a standing item for future agendas should this item be reviewed.
This item will be passed through June 30, 2022; some dates will be adjusted. Adoption date will be today, August 3, 2021. The board will review it at the December board meeting.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
If the CEO makes a decision on a large contract, it should come before the board for review. This will be added as a standing item for future agendas should this item be reviewed.
This item will be passed through June 30, 2022; some dates will be adjusted. Adoption date will be today, August 3, 2021. The board will review it at the December board meeting.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
D.
LCPS Gender Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Policy
K. Williams made a motion to approve D. LCPS Gender Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Policy.
The board discusses potential financial implications related to this policy. There are none.
The board suggests inclusion in staff handbook as well and additional training that may be needed for adults on this topic.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
The board suggests inclusion in staff handbook as well and additional training that may be needed for adults on this topic.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
E.
LCPS Limitation of Restraint and Seclusion of Students Policy
B. Wall made a motion to approve.
K. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
F.
LCPS Title IX and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Policy
B. Oschein made a motion to approve.
E. Figueroa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
G.
LCPS Education of Homeless ("Unsheltered") Children and Youth Policy
M. Milner made a motion to approve.
B. Wall seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
H.
LCPS Education of Foster and Mobile Youth Policy
M. Milner made a motion to approve.
B. Oschein seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
The board recessed for dinner and a panel discussion at 6:40pm, 8-3-21.
The board returned from recess at 7:25pm, 8-3-21.
The board returned from recess at 7:25pm, 8-3-21.
I.
LCPS 2021-22 Student Handbook
K. Williams made a motion to approve J. LCPS 2021-22 Student Handbook.
M. Milner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
J.
LCPS 2021-22 Staff Handbook
M. Milner made a motion to approve.
E. Figueroa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
K.
LCPS Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Policy
Will not be voted on today.
L.
LCPS Declaration of Need - Lodestar K-10
B. Oschein made a motion to approve.
M. Milner seconded the motion.
The board is curious about how to understand the certification overall of our teachers.
There is a specific need this year to ensure that our staff are appropriately credentialed to teach Designated ELD.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There is a specific need this year to ensure that our staff are appropriately credentialed to teach Designated ELD.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
M.
LCPS Declaration of Need - Lighthouse K-8
B. Wall made a motion to approve.
B. Oschein seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
N.
Declaration of Need- Lighthouse Charter School (9-12)
M. Milner made a motion to approve.
K. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
O.
Contract Approval: LCPS and HMH (English 3D for HS Designated ELD)
M. Milner made a motion to approve the contract.
B. Oschein seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
VI. Board Retreat - Our Assessment, Strategic Plan, and Commitments
A.
LCPS Strategic Priorities 2021-24
B. Wall made a motion to open discussion for Agenda Section VII before returning to discussion and approval items.
B. Oschein seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Delker |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Absent
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| B. Oschein |
Aye
|
The board shared reflections based on the panel.
The board discussed the organization's three strategic priorities for the upcoming schoolyear.
The board discussed the organization's three strategic priorities for the upcoming schoolyear.
B.
CEO's "Big 4" - summary focus aligned to the LCPS strategic plan
The board discussed CEO's 4 personal priorities for next several years.
C.
Board Member Job Description / 2021-22 Agreements and Commitments
The board discusses the board job description, agreements, and commitments.
The board suggests potentially increasing the timeframe for reviewing the agenda and pre-read materials.
The board discusses using committee meetings as an opportunity to vet and review materials ahead of board meetings.
The board discusses committee structures and how committees have functioned on the LCPS board.
The board suggests potentially increasing the timeframe for reviewing the agenda and pre-read materials.
The board discusses using committee meetings as an opportunity to vet and review materials ahead of board meetings.
The board discusses committee structures and how committees have functioned on the LCPS board.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Kean