Literacy First Charter Schools
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
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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 | Priscilla Schreiber | 1 m | ||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Priscilla Schreiber | 1 m | ||
| C. | Flag Salute | Priscilla Schreiber | 1 m | ||
| D. | Approve the Minutes from the October 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Priscilla Schreiber | 1 m | |
| E. | Approve Current Agenda | Vote | Priscilla Schreiber | 1 m | |
| 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 | Discuss | Debbie Beyer | 20 m | |
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The executive director would like to inform the board of the current enrollment numbers and aspects of the school's program. |
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| B. | Academic Report | FYI | Debbie Beyer | 15 m | |
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Laura LaHood will describe the LFCS Language Support program. Linn Dunton will describe the LFCS Sports program. Troy Beyer will introduce SPED staff and describe the LFCS SPED program. Debbie Beyer will introduce the lead teachers and department heads. |
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| III. | Chief Business Officer's Report | 6:20 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 10.31.23. |
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| B. | Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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TMT Company: New curtains for the LCHS stage per the Fire Marshall: $29,521.68. |
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| C. | Facilities Report | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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LCHS Alpine: The district is investigating and contracting with a vendor to fix problem with the solar system. This should lessen temporarily our $2500 monthly solar charge from the district. New curtains for the stage are being ordered per the Fire Marshall.
Junior Academy: The CUP Amendment hearing is set for Nov 7. The new traffic study has been submitted to the city. The architect for the ADA work at the Freedom House took measurements and is creating a plan.
Primary Academy: Church construction is wrapping up but clean up has been a challenge.
Liberty Academy: Construction on the wall between this campus and 203 N Johnson should start within the next 30 days. |
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| D. | Update on SOS Lawsuits | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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SOS v. San Diego County Board of Supervisors: Next hearing scheduled for February 9, 2024 if a settlement is not reached. Settlement discussions continue.
SOS v. SDCOE: Next hearing scheduled for March 1, 2024 if a settlement is not reached. Settlement discussions continue, including the logistics of mediation.
A joint settlement offer covering both cases was sent to SOS counsel on 10.13.23. It will be rescinded if there is no response by 10.27.23.
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| E. | Resolution 2024-02 Merit Pay | Vote | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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The CBO recommends the board approve Resolution 2024-02 awarding staff Merit Pay as part of December 2023 payroll. 60.44% of LFCS students in 3-8 & 11 grades met or exceeded standard on the 2022-23 ELA CAASPP compared to the CA average of 46.66%. 50.09% of LFCS students in 3-8 & 11 grades met or exceeded standard on the 2022-23 Math CAASPP compared to the CA average of 34/62%. Merit pay is allowed if LFCS students score at least 1% point better than the CA state average. |
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| F. | Resolution 2024-03 Longevity Pay | Vote | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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The CBO recommends the board approve Resolution 2024-03 awarding staff Longevity Pay in December 2023 payroll. |
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| G. | El Dorado SELPA Community Advisory Committee Nomination | Vote | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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Troy Beyer recommends the board approve the appointment of Emily Caudill as a member of the El Dorado SELPA Community Advisory Committee. Ms. Caudill is both a parent and an employee with direct experience with students with disabilities. |
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| IV. | Governance | 7:05 PM | |||
| A. | Governance Committee Report | Discuss | Priscilla Schreiber | 15 m | |
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Review the LFCS Board Planning Calendar. |
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| B. | Finance Committee Report | Discuss | Mathew Simone | 5 m | |
| C. | Facilities Committee Report | Discuss | Jason Lewis | 5 m | |
| D. | Appoint nominating committee for Board officers | Vote | Priscilla Schreiber | 10 m | |
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Per the 2023-24 planning calendar. |
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| V. | Closed Session | 7:40 PM | |||
| A. | Enter Closed Session | Vote | Priscilla Schreiber | 5 m | |
| B. | Adjourn Closed Session | Vote | Priscilla Schreiber | 5 m | |
| VI. | Closing Items | 7:50 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Priscilla Schreiber | 1 m | |