Literacy First Charter Schools
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
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698 W Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
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Literacy First Charter Schools exists to nurture the whole child from kindergarten through high school graduation by igniting a passion for comprehensive Literacy and equipping our students to wholeheartedly participate in their community.
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 5:30 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | Katina Evans | 1 m | ||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Katina Evans | 1 m | ||
| C. | Flag Salute | Katina Evans | 1 m | ||
| D. | Minutes from the September 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Katina Evans | 1 m | |
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The Board President recommends the board approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 regular board meeting. |
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| E. | Current Agenda | Vote | Katina Evans | 1 m | |
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The Board President recommends the board approve the agenda for the October 8, 2025 regular board meeting. |
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| F. | Public Comment on Agenda Items | Discuss | 5 m | ||
| G. | Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items | Discuss | 5 m | ||
| II. | Executive Director's Report | 5:45 PM | |||
| A. | School Events, Program, and Staffing Updates | FYI | Debbie Beyer | 30 m | |
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The executive director will provide the board an update on staffing, attendance, and programs for the 2025-26 school year. |
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| B. | 2025-26 New LFCS Staff Introductions | Discuss | Debbie Beyer | 10 m | |
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The executive director will introduce the board to newly hired LFCS Staff. |
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| C. | 2025-26 Lead Teachers and Department Heads Introductions | FYI | Debbie Beyer | 10 m | |
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The executive director will introduce the board to the 2025-26 LFCS Lead Teachers and Department Heads. |
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| III. | Chief Business Officer's Report | 6:35 PM | |||
| A. | Current Financial Report | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 15 m | |
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The chief business officer will share the school's financials as of 9.30.25. |
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| B. | Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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Thaiera Slim Settlement (Board approved on 8.8.25) for back wages and interest from 2001-2: $41,144.23 paid
A&B Air Conditioning: Installation of a new A/C unit over rooms 6 and 7 at the PA: $12,500 contract
Wright Painting: Paint the doors and trim at LCHS: $5,500 contract |
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| C. | Facilities Report | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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LCHS Alpine: Doors and trim scheduled to be painted over our October break.
Junior Academy: The ADA work at Freedom House is down to the striping of the parking space. Solar will be installed during the summer of 2026. Structural limitations and setbacks for vents and HVAC have reduced the number of panels on the two story building by net 20 dropping us from producing 120% of current use to 80% and a loss of $5,000 in projected yearly savings. A change order reducing our contract costs (less 20 panels, less 20 panel installation, less elevated racking system, add ballast installation on flat roof, add larger racks for an extra row of panels on eyebrow roofs) is forthcoming.
Primary Academy: Playground update scheduled for this fall, possibly October break. HVAC unit to be replaced over rooms 6 and 7.
Liberty Academy: Construction of RWE's project continues at 203 N Johnson Ave. Solar will be installed by the summer of 2026. Carpet replacement in MPR and two offices planned for October break. |
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| D. | Legal Issues | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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None to report |
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| E. | Special Compensations Amendment | Vote | Steve Robinson | 10 m | |
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The CBO recommends the board approve the updated LFCS Special Compensations document that now includes summer school so that STRS and PERS eligible employees can have their summer school pay credible to STRS and PERS. |
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| F. | Public Hearing for 2025-26 LCAP | FYI | Steve Robinson | 20 m | |
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The CBO will present the 2025-26 LCAP for a public hearing. This public hearing was accomplished during the June 11, 2025 board meeting but was not listed on the agenda as a separate item. Copies of the 2025-26 LFCS LCAP are available at 698 W Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020 in the main office. A change in the law effective June 27, 2025 makes this agenda item necessary. |
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| G. | Re-approval of the 2025-26 LFCS LCAP | Vote | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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The CBO recommends the board re-approve the 2025-26 LFCS LCAP to be in compliance with law changes effective 6.27.25. |
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| H. | 2025-26 Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant Needs Assessment | Vote | Steve Robinson | 10 m | |
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The CBO recommends the board approve the 2025-26 LFCS Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant Needs Assessment. |
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| IV. | Governance | 7:50 PM | |||
| A. | Governance Committee Report | Discuss | Katina Evans | 30 m | |
| B. | Finance Committee Report | Discuss | Mathew Simone | 5 m | |
| C. | Facilities Committee Report | Discuss | Jason Lewis | 5 m | |
| V. | Closing Items | 8:30 PM | |||
| A. | Other Issues | Discuss | Katina Evans | 10 m | |
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Board members may bring topics for future board meetings to the board for consideration. |
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| B. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Katina Evans | 1 m | |