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Lighthouse Community Public Schools

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LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

433 Hegenberger 

Oakland CA

Lighthouse Community Charter High School

  • In Person: 433 Hegenberger Rd Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94621

Directors Present

B. Manning, E. Figueroa, J. Camus-Beebe, J. Hinton, J. Kwan-Jacobs, R. Ornelas, R. Torney

Directors Absent

A. Ocegueda

Guests Present

A. Martin, K. Fee (remote), M. Bacigalupi, 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 Apr 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM.

B.

Land Acknowledgement

C.

Record Attendance

D.

LCPS Community Highlights

Rich discussed community highlights from March including our gun violence exhibit by our Lighthouse and Lodestar 8th graders 

II. Regular Consent Items

A.

Approve Minutes: March 5, 2025

R. Ornelas made a motion to approve the minutes from LCPS Board of Directors-Board Regular Meeting on 03-05-25.
J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Figueroa
Aye
R. Ornelas
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
J. Hinton
Abstain
A. Ocegueda
Absent
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
R. Torney
Aye

B.

Financial Statements: February Check Register

R. Ornelas made a motion to Approve February Check Register.
J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ornelas
Aye
E. Figueroa
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Absent
B. Manning
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
J. Hinton
Abstain
R. Torney
Aye

C.

Senior Leader Compensation

III. Discussion and Approval Items

A.

CEO Update

Rich Harrison discussed the charter renewal tiers released from CDE and all Lighthouse LEAs are in the middle tier. 

 

Rich Harrison gave an update on attendance and chronic absenteeism trends. 

 

Rich Harrison updated on enrollment trends as well as staff retention for 2025-26. 

 

Rich Harrison gave a strategic planning update. 

 

The Board discussed charter renewal tiers and next steps. 

B.

College & Career Access Update

Josh Weintraub gave an update on our college access, dual enrollment programs, and career preparation. He updated on recent launch of health pathway program. 

C.

Staff and Hiring Update

Anna Martin gave an update on 25-26 enrollment projections and budget implications. 

 

Anna Martin gave an update on Staff Retention and Hiring Projections. 

D.

Finance Update

Rich Harrison gave a finance update including upcoming budget process and finance overview. 

E.

LCPS Reimbursement Resolution for Capital Expenditures

R. Torney made a motion to Approve the LCPS Reimbursement Resolution for Capital Expenditures.
J. Kwan-Jacobs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
R. Ornelas
Absent
R. Torney
Aye
E. Figueroa
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Absent
B. Manning
Aye

F.

CEO Compensation Approval

R. Torney made a motion to Approve the Fixed Term Employment Agreement Between Lighthouse Community Public Schools & Richard Harrison for Rich Harrison to serve as serve as the Chief Executive Officer for a term of three (3) years commencing on July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028. The Employee will receive a gross base salary of $285,295.50 (“Base Salary”) per year with details including benefits, contingencies related to charter renewal, and COLA structure included in the agreement.
J. Kwan-Jacobs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Ornelas
Absent
E. Figueroa
Aye
J. Hinton
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
B. Manning
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Absent

G.

Computer Contract

B. Manning made a motion to Approve Rich Harrison to enter into a contract/payment agreement not to exceed $230,000 for the purchase of student and staff laptops for the 25-26 school year.
J. Camus-Beebe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Manning
Aye
J. Kwan-Jacobs
Aye
E. Figueroa
Aye
R. Ornelas
Absent
J. Camus-Beebe
Aye
R. Torney
Aye
A. Ocegueda
Absent
J. Hinton
Aye

IV. Closing Items

A.

Action Items & Next Steps

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. Bacigalupi