Lighthouse Community Public Schools

Minutes

LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting (July)

Date and Time

Wednesday July 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Location

433 Hegenberger Suite 206

Oakland CA 94621

433 Hegenberger Suite 206

Oakland, CA 94621

Directors Present

A. Ocegueda, B. Manning, J. Hinton (remote), M. Milner, R. Ornelas, R. Torney

Directors Absent

E. Figueroa

Guests Present

A. Martin, M. Bacigalupi, M. Patel, R. Harrison

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Torney called a meeting of the board of directors of Lighthouse Community Public Schools to order on Wednesday Jul 17, 2024 at 6:01 PM.

B.

Land Acknowledgement

C.

Record Attendance

D.

Open Forum, Public Comment on Agenda or Non-Agenda Items, and Introductions

II. Regular Consent Items

A.

Approve Minutes: June 14, 2023

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the minutes from LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting (June) on 06-12-24.
A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Torney
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
M. Milner
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
J. Hinton
Abstain

III. Discussion and Approval Items

A.

LCPS Strategic Plan Update

Rich Harrison discussed LCPS 4 year strategic plan and the roll out of the plan at the recent Leadership Retreat and the timeline for implementation of strategic priorities and initiatives. 

 

The Board discussed staff engagement and reactions to strategic plan and implementation timeline. 

 

Staff and the board discussed how metrics and data will be reported up to the board. 

 

Staff and board discussed LCPS professional development and strategic priority 3. 

B.

Brown Act Training for Staff and Board Members

Megan Bacigalupi led the board and staff in annual Brown Act training. 

 

 

C.

Finance Update

Rich Harrison discussed the launch of TK this fall and additional launch at Lighthouse in fall 2025 and the financing options for TK construction. 

 

Rich Harrison updated the board on audit process. 

 

Rich Harrison gave an enrollment update. 

D.

FPM Process at Lodestar

Rich Harrison updated the board on the Federal Progress Monitoring at Lodestar. 

E.

Approval: Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

R. Torney made a motion to Approve the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan.
M. Milner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Figueroa
Absent
J. Hinton
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
M. Milner
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye

F.

Approval: Translation Services

M. Milner made a motion to Approve the Translation Services Contract between LCPS and GMD Linguistics.
A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Milner
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
B. Manning
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye

G.

Approval: LCPS and EL Education

M. Milner made a motion to Approve the contract between LCPS and EL Education.
B. Manning seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Figueroa
Absent
J. Hinton
Aye
M. Milner
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
B. Manning
Aye

H.

Approval: Security Services Contracts

R. Ornelas made a motion to Have the LCPS Board of Directors enter into an Independent Services Contract with CME Security Services, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the 24-25SY not to exceed $240,000 at a rate of $33/hour and $49.50/hour OT for security services per the attached contract and appendix.
M. Milner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Hinton
Aye
M. Milner
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent

I.

Approval: CalSHAPE Ventilation Program Notice of Proposed Award for Lighthouse Community Charter High, Lighthouse Community Charter School and Lodestar.

M. Milner made a motion to Adopt the resolutions 2025-01, 2025-02 and 2025-03 to allow LCPS to accept the CalShape grant funding.
R. Ornelas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Figueroa
Absent
R. Ornelas
Aye
M. Milner
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye

J.

Approval: Local Indicators

M. Milner made a motion to Approve the Local Indicators for Lodestar, Lighthouse K-8 and Lighthouse High School.
A. Ocegueda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Milner
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent

K.

Approval: Consolidated Application for Funding

R. Torney made a motion to Approve the Consolidated Application for Title Funding.
M. Milner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ocegueda
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
M. Milner
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye

L.

Approval: Illness and Injury Prevention Plan Annual Update

M. Milner made a motion to Approve the Illness and Injury Prevention Plan.
R. Ornelas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Milner
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
B. Manning
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye

M.

Approval: ADP Agreement

R. Torney made a motion to Approve the three year contract between LCPS and ADP.
J. Hinton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Figueroa
Absent
R. Torney
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
M. Milner
Aye

N.

Approval: Amendment to Federal Procurement Policy

M. Milner made a motion to Approve the Amendment to the Federal Procurement Policy.
R. Ornelas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Figueroa
Absent
J. Hinton
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
M. Milner
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Aye

O.

Approval: Lighthouse Expanded Learning Program: Education and Safety Program Plan

R. Ornelas made a motion to Approve the approval of the Expanded Learning Program Education and Safety Program Plans for Lodestar, Lighthouse K-8, and Lighthouse High School.
M. Milner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Ocegueda
Aye
E. Figueroa
Absent
M. Milner
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye

IV. Closed Session

A.

CEO Evaluation

No Action Taken

B.

Personnel Matter

No Action Taken

V. 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,
M. Bacigalupi