The Learning Choice Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
The Learning Choice Academy Administration Office
10035 Prospect Ave. #101
Santee CA 92071
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Learning Choice Academy
June 17, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
Board at this Site: District/Admin. Office: 10035 Prospect Ave #101 Santee, CA 92071
Chula Vista School Site: 881 Kuhn Dr. #200 Chula Vista, CA 91914 Zoom
San Diego School Site: 4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd SD, CA 92117 (Boys & Girls Club) Zoom
La Mesa School Site: 4215 Spring St. La Mesa, CA 91941 Zoom
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE
BOARD BY PARENTS AND CITIZENS
The Learning Choice Academy (“School”) welcomes your participation at the School’s Board meetings. The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs of the School in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our School. To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following guidelines are provided.
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
2. Blue “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak on any agenda items or under the general category of “Oral Communications.”
3. “Oral Communications” is set aside for members of the audience to raise issues that are not specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern or you may be offered the option of returning with a citizen-requested item.
4. With regard to items that are on the agenda, you may specify that agenda item on your blue request form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to three (3) minutes before the Board discusses that item.
5. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and address from the podium and adhere to the time limits set forth.
6. Citizens may request that a topic related to school business be placed on a future agenda. Once such an item is properly agendized and publicly noticed, the Board can respond, interact, and act upon the item.
7. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, The Learning Choice Academy may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative notification of the agenda in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the Administrative office at. 619-463-6849 Ext. 131.
Directors Present
A. Cunningham, C. Cunningham, C. Kniss, G. Baker
Directors Absent
M. Hellerud
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Gooding, M. Leeds
Non Voting Members Present
D. Gooding, M. Leeds
Guests Present
A. Sowell, Adrianna Gray TLC-SD (remote), B. Oceguera (remote), D. Zeiger, Deanna Carey TLC-CV (remote), J. Fechner, Joe Medina TLC-EC (remote), R. Olmeda
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
CLOSED MEETING
E.
APPROVE THE AGENDA
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
Executive Director's Report
The Superintendent discussed current enrollment at each school site:
- Chula Vista: 433 enrolled students with 83 applications currently being processed.
- East County: 494 enrolled students with 90 applications currently being processed.
- San Diego: 129 enrolled students with 22 applications currently being processed.
The Superintendent discussed the lower enrollment at the San Diego Site and efforts to increase student recruitment through targeted advertising and community outreach. Members also discussed evaluating whether the site's geographic location may be impacting enrollment growth.
An update was provided regarding the San Diego facility project. At this time, there have been no new developments from San Diego Unified School District regarding the future facility location.
Mary provided an update on current hiring efforts to fill vacancies resulting from staff departures and to support areas experiencing enrollment growth. The discussion also included the potential reassignment of San Diego teaching staff, if necessary, based on enrollment levels and staffing needs across the organization.
III. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A.
Approval of Minutes
IV. Items Scheduled for Discussion
A.
Audit Report Presentation
The auditors provided the Board with a mid-year audit update. They reported that the audit process is progressing smoothly and that no significant concerns have been identified at this time.
V. Items Scheduled for Action
A.
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) – TLC San Diego
B.
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) – TLC Chula Vista
C.
Approval of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) – TLC East County
D.
Local Indicator for TLC-SD
E.
Local Indicators for TLC-CV
F.
Local Indicators for TLC-EC
G.
July Budget and Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan for TLC - SD
H.
July Budget and Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan for TLC - CV
I.
July Budget and Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan for TLC - EC
J.
Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (DONS) for TLC-SD
K.
Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (DONS) for TLC-CV
L.
Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (DONS) for TLC-EC
VI. Closing Items
A.
Agenda Items / Info from Board Members
The Board discussed scheduling a training session for new Board members in August 2026. The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026.
Board members were recognized and thanked for their service and contributions throughout the year. Special recognition was given to Cathy for her years of dedicated service to The Learning Choice Academy as she prepares for retirement. The Board also thanked Greg for his commitment and service as he concludes his term on the Board.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2026_06_10_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
- SD 2026 LCAP (1).pdf
- CV 2026 LCAP (1).pdf
- EC 2026 LCAP.pdf
- SD 2026_Local_Indicator_Self-Reflection.pdf
- CV 2026_Local_Indicator_Self-Reflection.pdf
- EC 2026_Local_Indicator_Self-Reflection.pdf
- 26-27 July Budget - Consolidated Budget.pdf
- 26-27 July Budget - TLC-SD.pdf
- 26-27 July Budget - TLC-CV.pdf
- 26-27 July Budget - TLC-EC.pdf
- DON-SD.pdf
- DON - CV.pdf
- DON-EC.pdf
The Board met in Closed Session to discuss a legal matter involving an employee and to review proposed salary schedules and staff title revisions. Following the Closed Session, the Board unanimously approved the salary schedules and title changes. No reportable action was taken regarding the legal matter.