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Literacy First Charter Schools

Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees

Regular Board Meeting
Published on February 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM PST

Date and Time

Wednesday February 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM PST

Location

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698 W Main Street

El Cajon, CA 92020

 

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799 E Washington Ave El Cajon, CA 92020

1012 E Bradley Ave El Cajon, CA 92021

1850 Alpine Blvd Alpine, CA 91901

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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
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 January 14, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Approve Minutes Katina Evans 1 m
   

The Board President recommends the board approve the minutes from the January 14, 2026 regular board meeting.

  
    Minutes for Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees on January 14, 2026  
  E. Current Agenda Vote Katina Evans 1 m
   

The Board President recommends the board approve the agenda for the February 11, 2026 regular board meeting.

  
  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
   

The Executive Director will provide the board an update on staffing, attendance, and programs for the 2025-26 school year.

  
  B. 2025-26 LFCS Safety Plan Vote Victor Kempsey 10 m
   

Victor Kempsey, the assistant principal at our Liberty Academy, recommends the board approve the 2025-26 LFCS Safety Plan.

  
  C. LFCS Training Programs FYI Justin Stinson 10 m
   

Justin Stinson, an assistant Principal at our Junior Academy, will provide the board information on our training programs.

  
III. Chief Business Officer's Report 6:35 PM
  A. Current Financial Report Discuss Steve Robinson 15 m
   

The Chief Business Officer will share the school's financials as of 1.31.26.

  
     
  B. Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications Discuss Steve Robinson 5 m
   

TeachTown: SPED curriculum: $16,174.74

 

AML: Office remodel / renovation into a SPED classroom: $34,500.

  
  C. Facilities Report Discuss Steve Robinson 5 m
   

LCHS Alpine: Nothing new to report.

 

Junior Academy: Solar for 1012 and 1030 E Bradley is in permitting and is scheduled to be installed during the summer of 2026 with an expected completion date in October 2026. Solar at 1004  E Bradley was installed on January 19, 2026 and is working properly. We are waiting on the final inspection to complete this project.

 

Primary Academy: Nothing new to report.

 

Liberty Academy: The solar installation started on 1.23.25 and is expected to be operational by June 30, 2026. The back alley will need to be resurfaced with asphalt or concrete upon completion of the solar project. All sprinklers inspected and repaired or replaced as needed.

  
  D. Legal Issues Discuss Steve Robinson 5 m
   

None to report.

  
  E. 2024-25 LFCS Audit Vote Steve Robinson 30 m
   

The CBO recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS Audit conducted by Christy White.

  
     
     
  F. Recognition of Stacy Knowles Vote Steve Robinson 5 m
   

The CBO recommends the board approve a certificate of appreciation and recognition for Stacy Knowles due to her role in our 2024-25 audit.

  
  G. Recognition of Thana Ajou Vote Steve Robinson 5 m
   

The CBO recommends the board approve a certificate of appreciation and recognition for Thana Ajou due to her role in our 2024-25 audit.

  
  H. Recognition of Fadia Doss Vote Steve Robinson 5 m
   

The CBO recommends the board approve a certificate of appreciation and recognition for Fadia Doss due to her role in our 2024-25 audit.

  
  I. 2025-26 LFCS Attendance Policies Vote Steve Robinson 5 m
   

The CBO recommends the board approve the 2025-26 LFCS Attendance Policies found in the 2025-26 K-8 and High School Student Handbooks. SDCOE is requiring board approval of these policies as part of our annual site visit and review.

  
     
     
  J. SB 848 Mandated Reporting Discuss Steve Robinson 10 m
   

SB 848 went in to effect January 1, 2026. It designates board members of public schools, including charter schools, as mandated reporters. Such a designation requires all LFCS board members to be trained by July 1, 2026 on what they are required to report and how to report it. LFCS will be providing the board with access to the required training module through the San Diego County JPA Learning Library.

  
  K. Form 700 FYI Steve Robinson 5 m
   

The CBO will provide the board their annual Form 700 to be completed by the March 11, 2026 board meeting.

  
     
IV. Governance 8:10 PM
  A. Governance Committee Report Discuss Katina Evans 30 m
   

CBO Performance Review

  
  B. Finance Committee Report Discuss Mathew Simone 5 m
  C. Facilities Committee Report Discuss Jason Lewis 5 m
V. Closing Items 8:50 PM
  A. Other Issues Discuss Katina Evans 10 m
   

Board members may bring topics for future board meetings to the board for consideration.

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Katina Evans 1 m