Literacy First Charter Schools

Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees

Regular Board Meeting
Published on April 15, 2022 at 2:32 PM PDT

Date and Time

Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM PDT

Location

698 West Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92021

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Documents related to this meeting are available on line at https://www.lfcsinc.org/ by following the "LFCS Board of Trustees Meeting Agendas" link, in hard copy form at the on site meeting location of 698 W. Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020, or by emailing Steve Robinson at steve.robinson@lfcsinc.org.

 

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Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Flag Salute
  D. Approve Minutes From March 9, 2022
    Minutes for Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees on March 9, 2022
  E. Approve Minutes from March 16, 2022 Special Board Meeting
    Minutes for Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees on March 16, 2022
  F. Approve Current Agenda
  G. Public Comment on Agenda Items
  H. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
II. Executive Director's Report
  A. School events, program, and staffing update
  B. Charter Law: Contracts
   

The executive director will provide the board information on how charter law covers contracts.

  C. Staff Reports
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
  A. 2021-22 Financial Report as of March 31, 2022
   

CBO will present current school financials as of March 31, 2022.

   
  B. Update on LCHS Alpine Site
   

The general contractor has started the tenant improvement. A security guard is not on site 7 nights per week to prevent the extensive vandalism that has occurred since March 1. The campus should be rekeyed within the next month. Negotiations are on going regarding access to fields and the gym for our athletics. The facility use agreement with Alpine AYSO for after school and weekend use of the soccer field on site has been transferred to LFCS and expires June 2022. As LFCS has taken occupancy of the site effective March 1, 2022 all utilities, campus security, and insurance are now our responsibility. All utilities have been transferred to us. Insurance coverage is in the process of being transferred.

  C. Update on JA facilities project
   

Demolition of white houses at 1025 Pepper Drive is now complete and approved by CDE to use ESSER II funds.

Cross Removal Project remains on hold.

MPR A/V Project is scheduled for July 2022.

A/C replacement project moved up to the week of April 11-15.

  D. Update on SOS lawsuits
   

On March 18 in the case against SDCOE, the judge ruled against the LFCS led demurer to throw out the case. SDCOE counsel will make their own demurer arguments on May 6. It appears unlikely the judge will grant that demurer either as she made clear that she thinks all the arguments related to the demurer issues should be heard at the trial hearings and not as demurers. On May 6, a trial date will be scheduled. We continue to wait for the appeal hearing to be calendared in the case v. San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

  E. Contracts / Large Purchases Notifications
   

The CBO would like to inform the board of the following large purchases and executed contracts in the last 30 days:

 

Christy White: Audit and tax services for fiscal years 2022, 2023, and 2024 as approved during the March 9, 2022 board meeting. $12,960 for fiscal year 2022, $13,400 for fiscal year 2023, $13,855 for fiscal year 2024.

 

Jackson and Foster: A/C replacement at the JA as approved during the March 9, 2022 board meeting. $43,090.97.

 

Dan Morrin: LCHS Alpine Tenant Improvement Project: $863,802

 

Southland Technology: Purchase of 24 Smartboards for LCHS Alpine plus training: $72,105.33 (ESSER II funds). These were delivered on 4.1.2022.

 

Lynn's Locksmith Service: Rekey the Alpine campus; $5,725.03

 

Perlmutter: 27 4' x 8' whiteboards for LCHS Alpine; $8,582.29.

 

  F. Approve a contract for roof repairs to LCHS Alpine MPR
   

The CBO recommends the board approve the Wise Roofing contract to replace the roof shingles on the MPR at the LCHS Alpine site. We have been happy with the work they have done for us in the past, have the proper licenses and insurance, and have the lowest bid for tear off and replacement at $44,240. Christian Roofing's tear off and replacement bid is $47,000, and Mendi's bid through CA Granite and Flooring is $41,500 for just replacement over existing shingles (no tear off). AUSD (Alpine Union School District) agreed with this recommendation and has authorized a $44,240 offset to our first month's rent.

   
   
   
  G. Contract to move LCHS from Lemon Grove to Alpine
   

The CBO recommends the board approve the San Diego Moving bid to move the furniture, curriculum, equipment, tools, and miscellaneous items from current LCHS site in Lemon Grove to the future LCHS site in Alpine. 

San Diego Moving's  bid totals $14,625 (taking 4-5 days; 10 years experience). 

A+'s bid is $15,000 (taking 7-8 days; 2 years experience). 

Diamond's bid is $18,000-$19,010 (4-5 days). 

Best Fit Movers' bid is $21,360 (4-5 days). 

Qshark's bid is $64,890 (4-5 days). 

San Diego Moving is locally and family owned and has strong online reviews. The owner conducted the estimate in person and on site.

   
   
   
   
   
  H. Annual Resolutions for Authorized Designated Agents
   

The CBO recommends the board approve Resolutions 2022-07, 2022-08, 2022-09, 2022-10 authorizing Debbie Beyer and Steve Robinson as authorized agents for LFCS in regards to financial decisions, rights, and duties with SDCOE (signing warrants, picking up warrants and paychecks, receiving mail, reissuing warrants, verifying oaths of allegiance).

   
  I. Contract for Junior Academy Reroofing Project
   

The CBO recommends the board approve the Wise contact to reroof the southern auditorium building and the two sheds at the Junior Academy. Wise has completed roof work for us before, have done a good job, have completed the work on time, and have the lowest bid. The CBO will apply for CDE approval to use ESSER II funds for this contract as fixing leaking roofs improves air quality which is an allowable use of ESSER II funds. Similar projects have been approved for LFCS previously.

Wise: $43,549

Christian Roofing: $45,000

McKay Roofing: $47,950

   
   
   
  J. Contract for Primary Academy Reroofing Project
   

The CBO recommends the board approve the Wise contract to reroof the classroom buildings at the Primary Academy. The CBO will apply for CDE approval to use ESSER II funds for this contract as fixing leaking roofs improves air quality which is an allowable use of ESSER II funds. Similar projects have been approved for LFCS previously.

 

Wise Roofing: $42,640

Christian Roofing: $43,350

McKay Roofing: $48,960

   
   
   
IV. Governance
  A. Board Protocols
  B. Committee Assignments
  C. Executive Director, CBO, Board Evaluations
V. Closed Session
  A. Enter Closed Session
  B. Expulsion Hearing
  C. Real Estate Matters
  D. Adjourn Closed Session
VI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting