LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting Minutes

August 7, 2024, 6:00-8:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Lighthouse Community Public Schools

Minutes

LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Location

Lodestar Campus: 701 105th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603

In Person: 433 Hegenberger Rd Suite 206 Oakland, CA 94621

Directors Present

B. Manning, J. Hinton, J. Kwan-Jacobs, M. Milner, R. Ornelas, R. Torney

Directors Absent

A. Ocegueda, E. Figueroa

Guests Present

A. Martin, K. Liljeberg, L. Wu, 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 Aug 7, 2024 at 5:53 PM.

B. Land Acknowledgement

Rich Harrison, CEO of Lighthouse Community Public Schools, led the board and staff in a land acknowledgment for the Ohlone people.

C. Record Attendance

II. 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.

III. Regular Consent Items

A. Approve Minutes: July 17, 2024

M. Milner made a motion to approve the minutes from LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting (July) on 07-17-24.

B. Manning seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Torney	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
E. Figueroa	Absent
J. Hinton	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Absent
M. Milner	Aye

B. Check Register June 2024

Approved in IIIa consent items.

IV. Discussion and Approval Items

A. Approval: New Board Member

R. Ornelas made a motion to elect Jill Kwan-Jacobs into membership of the LCPS Board of Directors.

M. Milner seconded the motion.

The board discussed the background and connection of Jill and the context of her abilities to contribute to the board.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
B. Manning	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Abstain
R. Torney	Aye
M. Milner	Aye
E. Figueroa	Absent
R. Ornelas	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
J. Hinton	Aye

B. CEO and Academic Update

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave his CEO reflections on academics, attendance goals for the upcoming school year, and organizational health and sustainability.

The board asked about formatting details and Rich provided clarification. The board also asked about goals around academic improvement, and Rich responded that a clearer goal could be made once official scores come out later this fall.

Rich then presented the strategic priorities of LCPS and the goals of ensuring rigorous, student-centered learning in all classrooms for all students. He detailed the impact goals and the timeline overview. The board gave feedback on the calendar for reporting and the cadence of the data sourcing.

C. Addresssing Attendance / Chronic Absences: Update

Megan Bacigalupi, Chief of Staff, gave an update on the attendance and chronic absentee goals for the 2024-2025 school year. Megan gave details around the final results for each school and grade band from the previous year and the strategies LCPS will use to improve these areas for the upcoming school year.

The board asked about how averages are calculated for chronic absenteeism. Rich Harrison, CEO, explained the types of chronic absentee students and their traditional attendance patterns.

The board asked about policies revolving around attendance and Rich discussed the expansive strategies that LCPS will try and implement for chronic absenteeism.

D. Finance Update

Rich Harrison, CEO, gave a timeline overview of financial reporting and enrollment updates.

Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, gave details around the registration process for families and when finalizations of enrollment usually occur.

The board asked about exit surveys and enrollment transfers to other schools. Anna responded with the exit policy for families and the most likely schools students transfer to.

E. Facilities/TK Capital Improvements

Anna Martin, Chief Operating Officer, gave project updates on construction at both sites and the TK update at Lodestar. Anna gave details on the site-specific improvements and TK expansion project details and timeline for both campuses.

The board had no questions.

F. Approval: Title IX policy

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the Title IX policy.

M. Milner seconded the motion.

The board asked how policies are checked by the state and Megan Bacigalupi gave details about which policies are posted or other compliance methods.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Milner	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
B. Manning	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Hinton	Aye
E. Figueroa	Absent

G. Approval: Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy.

M. Milner made a motion to approve the harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and bullying policy.

B. Manning seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Figueroa	Absent
J. Hinton	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
M. Milner	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye

H. Approval Contract: LCPS and Families in Action

B. Manning made a motion to approve the contract between LCPS and Families in Action.

M. Milner seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Milner	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
J. Hinton	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
E. Figueroa	Absent
R. Torney	Aye
R. Ornelas	Abstain
A. Ocegueda	Absent

I. MOU Approval: LCPS and Higher Ground

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the contract between LCPS and Higher Ground.

B. Manning seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Hinton	Aye
M. Milner	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
E. Figueroa	Absent
B. Manning	Aye

J. MOU Approval: LCPS and Youth Alive

M. Milner made a motion to approve the contract between LCPS and Youth Alive.

R. Torney seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Figueroa	Absent
J. Hinton	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
B. Manning	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
M. Milner	Aye

K. Approval Contract: LCPS and IT Savvy

M. Milner made a motion to approve the contract between LCPS and IT Savvy.

J. Kwan-Jacobs seconded the motion.

The board asked about details of the contract such as device type and location.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
A. Ocegueda	Absent
B. Manning	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
J. Hinton	Aye
E. Figueroa	Absent
R. Ornelas	Aye
M. Milner	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye

L. Approval Contract: CLA Audit Services

M. Milner made a motion to approve the contract between CLA Audit Services and LCPS.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Figueroa	Absent
R. Ornelas	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
M. Milner	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
J. Hinton	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye

M. Approval Contract: LCPS and Hop Skip Drive

M. Milner made a motion to approve the contract between LCPS and Hop Skip Drive.

R. Torney seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
R. Torney	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
B. Manning	Aye
M. Milner	Aye
E. Figueroa	Absent
J. Hinton	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye

N. Contract Approval: LCPS and ProCare Therapy

J. Hinton made a motion to approve the contract between LCPS and ProCare Therapy.

R. Ornelas seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Kwan-Jacobs	Aye
R. Torney	Aye
M. Milner	Aye
B. Manning	Aye
A. Ocegueda	Absent
E. Figueroa	Absent
J. Hinton	Aye
R. Ornelas	Aye

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 8:11 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

R. Torney