Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Minutes
LCPS Board Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
444 Hegenberger Rd
Oakland, CA 94621
Directors Present
A. Drumwright, E. Figueroa, J. Hinton, K. Kean, K. Williams, M. Barnes-Dholakia (remote), M. Milner, R. Torney
Directors Absent
A. Moore, A. Ocegueda, B. Wall
Guests Present
K. Liljeberg, M. Bacigalupi, M. Patel, R. Harrison
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Land Acknowledgement
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Open Forum, Public Comment on Agenda or Non-Agenda Items, and Introductions
Hearing none and seeing none, public comment was closed.
II. Regular Consent Items
A.
Approve Minutes: June 14, 2023
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Absent
|
| J. Hinton |
Abstain
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Absent
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Absent
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
III. Consent Agenda Items (Updated Policies and yearly reoccurring agreements)
A.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Lunchmasters
Rich Harrison provided background knowledge on the yearly approval for Lunchmasters to continuously serve meals to students upon the start of the school year.
The board asked about participation rates in previous years and how satisfied LCPS is with the service. Rich responded with previous rates and reimbursement services operate.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Absent
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| J. Hinton |
Abstain
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Absent
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Absent
|
IV. Discussion and Approval Items
A.
CEO End of Year SWOT Reflections and Scorecard Draft; Summer Leadership team materials
Rich Harrison shared LCPS Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) reflections and how data was used at the LCPS Summer Leadership retreat in reflection on org-wide accomplishments and challenges. Rich discussed incorporating growth metrics in future SWOT analyses for LCPS.
The board asked about staff response to the data and Rich responded that there was an optimistic mindset at the retreat.
The board asked about college readiness by students earning college credits and potential opportunities for success. Rich responded with details about pathways and master scheduling logistics for future years.
B.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Seneca Family of Services
Rich Harrison provided background context about site budgets to ensure a successful partnership between LCPS and Seneca Family of Services.
The board commented on future cost projections and wondered about how Seneca may provide additional support around family involvement at LCPS.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Moore |
Absent
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| J. Hinton |
Aye
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Absent
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Absent
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
C.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Families in Action (FIA)
Board member Kimi Kean recused herself from the discussion about Families in Action.
Megan Bacigalupi, Chief of Staff, shared background insight on FIA involvement with family engagement and the potential partnership in further engaging LCPS families through literacy institute sessions.
The board asked about family interests and how to ensure family participation. Megan Bacigalupi responded about background on LCPS Family Engagement Coordinators and strategies on how families will be invited to participate and encouraged to attend.
The board asked about connecting student proficiency rates and decreasing chronic absenteeism to FIA involvement and how different strategies might be needed at each school site. Rich Harrison responded to the current vision for the number of students and families to be involved in the initial cohort and potential opportunities in the future based on initial cohort success.
The board asked for a follow-up on metrics to determine the success of the contract after implementation.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hinton |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Abstain
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Absent
|
| A. Moore |
Absent
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Absent
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
D.
Contract Approval: LCPS and EL Education
Rich Harrison provided background on costs for EL Education and the partnership contract agreement. The board asked for clarification on service days and the connection of partnership with student achievement outcomes.
The board also asked for a future response from Tina Hernandez, Chief Academic Officer, about her vision for the partnership and the possibility of data-driven results with targeted outcomes from this year's contract.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Figueroa |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Absent
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| J. Hinton |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Absent
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Absent
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
E.
Facilities Update
Rich Harrison provided an update on Bond-Capital Improvement Projects and project next steps, with a specific focus on projects at Lodestar.
The board did not have any questions.
F.
Enrollment Update
Rich Harrison shared insight on LCPS student enrollment noting specific grades that may need additional recruitment strategies.
The board did not have any questions.
G.
LCPS Medi-Cal billing project
Rich Harrison provided insight on a partnership agreement between LCPS and a consultant specializing in Mental Health / Behavioral Health Services to evaluate forms of reimbursable services for select students. Rich intends to provide an update in a future meeting about possible findings from the consultant.
The board asked about the data relevancy of 23-24 to use for future years and the projection of reimbursements. Rich responded to the inquiry about the changing rates and potential beneficial partnerships.
Rich Harrison, CEO of Lighthouse Community Public Schools, led the board and staff in a land acknowledgment for the Ohlone people.