Literacy First Charter Schools

Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees

Regular Board Meeting
Published on April 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM PDT

Date and Time

Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM PDT

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 March 11, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Approve Minutes Katina Evans 1 m
   

The Board President recommends the board approve the minutes from the March 11, 2026 regular board meeting.

 
     
  E. Current Agenda Vote Katina Evans 1 m
   

The Board President recommends the board approve the agenda for the April 15, 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. Testing Update FYI Jamie Robinson 10 m
   

Jamie Robinson will provide the board information on state testing.

 
  C. Special Education Update FYI Troy Beyer 10 m
   

Troy Beyer will provide the board information on our Special Education program.

 
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 3.31.26.

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

Board on Track: $10,915

Aseltine School: $8,130.12 ; NPS for a SPED student

Fox 5: $8,730.31; Advertising

Alpine Little League: $22,343.90; LCHS share of field improvements

 

 
  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. Final inspections have been completed and SDGE has signed off on this project. The 1004 E Bradley solar project is now complete.

 

Primary Academy: Nothing new to report.

 

Liberty Academy: The solar installation started on 1.23.25, is 99% complete, all inspections have been passed, SDGE has signed off, and the system is generating electricity as of 3.18.26. The back alley will need to be resurfaced with asphalt or concrete upon completion of the solar project.

 
  D. Legal Issues Discuss Steve Robinson 5 m
   

None to report.

 
  E. Moving Insurance and Workers Compensation Coverage from the San Diego County JPA to Marsh & McLennan FYI Steve Robinson 10 m
   

The CBO will provide the board information on the withdrawal process from the San Diego County Schools Risk Management Joint Powers Authority and the transition to Marsh McLennan for our property liability, professional, auto, cyber, and workers compensation insurance coverage.

 

On March 16 2026, the CBO submitted our preliminary notice to the JPA of our intent to withdraw our membership effective July 1, 2026. The JPA confirmed receipt of our letter.

 
  F. Bids to Resurface the Back Alley at 698 W Main Vote Steve Robinson 10 m
   

The CBO will provide the board competing bids to resurface the back alley at 698 W Main with either concrete or asphalt. 

 
  G. 2026-27 Annual Resolutions: 2026-04, 2026-05, 2026-06, 2026-07 Vote Steve Robinson 5 m
   

The CBO recommends the board approve annual resolutions 2026-04, 2026-05, 2026-06, and 2026-07.

 
IV. Governance 7:30 PM
  A. Governance Committee Report Discuss Katina Evans 10 m
   

Board members with terms expiring will communicate his/her intention to be reappointed or resign.

 

Appoint nominating committee for new Board officers.

 
  B. Finance Committee Report Discuss Mathew Simone 5 m
  C. Facilities Committee Report Discuss Jason Lewis 5 m
V. Closing Items 7:50 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