Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Minutes
LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting (September)
Date and Time
Wednesday September 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
444 Hegenberger Rd
Oakland, CA 94621
- In Person: 444 Hegenberger Rd Oakland, CA 94621
- In Person: Melissa Barnes Dholakia (440NW Congress, Bend, OR 97703)
- In Person: Anique Drumwright (324 Arguello San Fransisco, CA)
- In Person: Kimi Kean (4153 Fruitvale Ave Oakland CA)
Directors Present
A. Drumwright (remote), A. Moore, A. Ocegueda, B. Wall, J. Hinton, K. Kean (remote), K. Williams, M. Barnes-Dholakia (remote), M. Milner, R. Torney
Directors Absent
E. Figueroa
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
A. Ocegueda, J. Hinton
Guests Present
A. Martin, K. Liljeberg, M. Bacigalupi (remote), M. Patel, T. Hernandez
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Land Acknowledgement
C.
Record Attendance
II. Closed Session
A.
CEO Review
The board discussed and approved compensation for the CEO at 5% for the fiscal year.
III. Opening Items Continued
A.
Open Forum, Public Comment on Agenda or Non-Agenda Items, and Introductions
Hearing none and seeing none, public comment was closed.
IV. Regular Consent Items
A.
Approve Minutes: July 19, 2023
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hinton |
Aye
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| A. Drumwright |
Aye
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| K. Kean |
Aye
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| A. Moore |
Aye
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| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Absent
|
V. Discussion and Approval Items
A.
CAO Update
Tina Hernandez, Chief Academic Officer, updated the board on the 2023-2024 academic vision in connection with achievement outcomes. Tina then previewed the systems that will help LCPS achieve its goals, such as coaching, culture, and data-driven instruction. Tina also revisited why EL Education is a strong partnership for LCPS per the questions of the last board meeting.
The board commented on the clarity of the CAO's work and vision for the upcoming school year and strong academic systems. The board asked about how the mindset work will occur on campuses with suggestions around student involvement.
B.
Finance Update
Rich Harrison provided the board updates on key aspects that impact LCPS funding, such as enrollment rates, special education numbers, and the Bond Quarterly Report, and previewed the Budget Revision that is due on October 4th.
The board asked questions on the special education student numbers, special education staffing, and how closely LCPS came with appropriate budgeting. The board asked for enrollment numbers by LEA and Rich responded with how LCPS staff are analyzing appropriate next steps.
Rich Harrison responded with updates on which grades are most impacted by the numbers and how LCPS remains a primary choice for families who have special education students.
Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, provided updates on special education outsourced staffing contracts.
C.
Vote: Approval of Unaudited Actuals
Rich Harrison explained the differences between unaudited actuals in comparison to budgeted items from the LCPS budget for 2022-2023. The board had no questions.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Absent
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| J. Hinton |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
D.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Cisco Webex Calling (Phone System)
Rich Harrison, CEO, discussed the recommendation to approve the Cisco Webex Calling contract on the basis of a cost-effective contract in comparison to the current contract.
The board asked about how the current contract compares to the proposed contract. Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, provided background information on how this quote compares to other quotes and the estimated amount that will be saved.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| J. Hinton |
Aye
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Aye
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Absent
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
E.
Contract: LCPS and SPG
Rich Harrison, CEO, provided background information on the contract and the purpose of the proposal.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| J. Hinton |
Aye
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| E. Figueroa |
Absent
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Aye
|
F.
Contract Approval: LCPS and Psych Ed Services
Rich Harrison, CEO, provided background information on the contract and the purpose of the proposal.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Figueroa |
Absent
|
| A. Ocegueda |
Aye
|
| K. Kean |
Aye
|
| A. Drumwright |
Aye
|
| A. Moore |
Aye
|
| M. Milner |
Aye
|
| B. Wall |
Aye
|
| J. Hinton |
Aye
|
| R. Torney |
Aye
|
| K. Williams |
Aye
|
| M. Barnes-Dholakia |
Aye
|
G.
Update on Bond-Capital Improvement Projects
Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, provided an update on the Bond-Capital Improvement Project. She detailed updates and next steps with focuses on proposed projects, with insights on proposals and budget statuses.
The board asked about the turf project funding sources and budgeting possibilities. Anna Martin responded with details about which items can possibly be adjusted and which items are non-flexible.
Rich Harrison, CEO of Lighthouse Community Public Schools, led the board and staff in a land acknowledgment for the Ohlone people.