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

Seeing none and hearing none, public comment was closed.

Rich Harrison, CEO, provided the Board an update on academic performance, attendance and suspensions, finances, and staff retention.  Rich gave additional updates around the strategic priorities in terms of a yearlong sequence of updates as well.

The board asked how LCPS compares in chronic absenteeism compared to other schools in the area. Rich responded that this data becomes available when the state dashboard data is released later into the year, and a full comparison will be made then.

The board asked for clarification what the red, yellow, green target ranges are to decrease subjectivity and capture metrics.

Dr. Latora Baldridge, Principal of Lodestar 6-12 and Shaina Hurley, Principal of Lighthouse K-5 introduced the Teacher Development and Evaluation Process and Framework (TDEF) that is being implemented with teachers of the framework to continuously improve instruction and score them on specific metrics. Rich added how data related to a tracker will be presented in the future.

The board asked how coaching occurs for teachers. Dr. Baldridge responded that coaching is internal and split amongst the admin for balance of time. Dr. Baldridge added methods for supporting multiple types of coaching styles and other peer support systems, as well as describing Instructional Team Leaders and Culture Team Leaders.

The board asked about consistency in scoring. Shaina explained that was an area the walkthrough tracker goes more in-depth about, with specific look-fors.

The board asked principals what areas they would focus on for improvement if possible. Dr. Baldridge responded about the high school schedule and building intentionality around the hours per day high performing, upper school students need to be on campus. Shaina responded for additional supports for new teachers to balance new teacher need versus planning professional development for whole groups.

The board asked about walkthrough trends that principals have noticed. Dr. Baldridge commented on teachers teaching curriculums with fidelity and not over scaffolding, as well as feeling confident about the safety domain. Shaina commented on a goal for her school this year is to utilize each minute more efficiently for teachers and their pre-planned routines. 

Rich Harrison gave a timeline overview of when the board will be updated on financial reporting. Rich discussed the enrollment and attendance overview, where enrollment can use some support. Attendance is currently high, noting that enrollment is prominently affected by students moving out of the area.

Linda Wu, Director of Finance, updated us on bond covenants and mentioned that cash flow projections for the 24-25 school year will be available in October. Linda discussed possible lines of credit and organizations that are in consideration and Employee Retention Credit funds.

Rich gave an update on the release of funds and new facilities work for a project management provider around updates for a TK launch at Lighthouse.

The board asked if there is wiggle room for unanticipated expenses. Rich responded that leadership has not set aside a specific amount of funds at this time, but leadership will meet to discuss a plan further. 

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