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 May 15, 2024 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 will inform the board of the current enrollment and attendance numbers and other aspects of the school's program. |
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| B. | 2023-24 LFCS LCAP Annual Update | Vote | Gail Stroben | 10 m | |
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LFCS Administration recommends the board approved the 2023-24 LFCS LCAP Annual Update. |
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| C. | 2023-24 LFCS LCAP Local Indicators | Vote | Gail Stroben | 5 m | |
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The following LFCS 2024-25 LCAP Local Indicators will be read aloud during the meeting and LFCS Administration recommends the board approve them. |
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| D. | 2024-25 LFCS LCAP | Vote | Gail Stroben | 15 m | |
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LFCS Administration recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP. |
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| E. | 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Budget Overview for Parents | Vote | Steve Robinson | 10 m | |
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LFCS Administration recommends the board approved the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Budget Overview for Parents. |
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| F. | 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Federal Addendum | Vote | Steve Robinson | 10 m | |
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LFCS Administration recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Federal Addendum. |
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| III. | Chief Business Officer's Report | 6:55 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 5.31.24. |
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| B. | Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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Wright Brothers: Ceiling repair, mural protection, touch up painting at the PA: $8,225. |
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| C. | Facilities Report | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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LCHS Alpine: Solar production up considerably since 4.28.24 according to SDGE report. One panel still needs to be replaced and the online monitoring system set up. Plumbing sweeps installed during Easter Break. Diagnosis of pipes is the next step to fix the plumbing issues. Preliminary work continuing on a plan to add two relocatable classrooms to LCHS for use as a weight room and another needed classroom. Roof work and carpet replacement scheduled for summer 2024.
Junior Academy: We submitted the permit for the installation of the left hand turn lane and "no blocking" signs on Bradley per the new CUP. The ADA work at Freedom House will now be done summer 2025. Replacement of the retaining wall at the Freedom House as well as installation of the slab to house a new storage shed scheduled to being in early July. Tile to replace carpet in science classrooms should be installed this summer. Carpet replacement prioritized for this summer as well.
Primary Academy: Fence behind playground equipment being replaced and is in permitting with El Cajon. Negotiations for a new lease has begun. Playground equipment and carpet replacement may need to wait until summer 2025 once new lease is finalized. Student bathroom upgrades in the portable classrooms being planned for summer 2024 as well as awning replacements and some ceiling repair.
Liberty Academy: Waiting on construction of the wall between this campus and 203 N Johnson to start however considerable demolition has occurred on the property to make room for the wall and the containers of batteries. Roof to be resealed, some carpet to be replaced, and the parking lot improved in summer 2024. ELO-P and Camp Ketchup will run out of this campus June 24 - July 26. |
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| D. | Legal Issues | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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SOS v. San Diego County Board of Supervisors: The dismissal stipulation has been agreed upon by all parties and has been signed off by the court with the hearing on attorney's fees set for August 2, 2024. Negotiations to settle the attorney's fees out of court has begun.
SOS v. SDCOE: The parties have agreed on $70,000 of attorney's fees and have worked out the settlement language. Waiting on official approval of SOS.
Blanco Case: A settlement is being negotiated.
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| E. | Approve the updated LFCS Conflict of Interest Policy | Vote | Steve Robinson | 10 m | |
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The CBO will recommends the board approve the updated LFCS Conflict of Interest Policy. The only change is listing the current people within the organization who are required to file the Form 700. |
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| F. | 2024-25 LFCS Budget | Discuss | Steve Robinson | 15 m | |
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The CBO will present the 2024-25 LFCS Budget for a public hearing. |
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| G. | 2024-25 LFCS Salary Schedules | Vote | Steve Robinson | 10 m | |
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The CBO recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS Salary Schedules. |
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| H. | La Mesa Flooring bid for additional LCHS carpet installation | Vote | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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The CBO recommends the board approve the bid from La Mesa Flooring for additional LCHS carpet installation in the conference room building. |
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| I. | AML bid for PA bathroom remodels | Vote | Steve Robinson | 5 m | |
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The CBO recommends the board approve the AML bid for repairing and remodeling 8 student bathrooms at the Primary Academy. |
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| IV. | Governance | 8:10 PM | |||
| A. | Governance Committee Report | Discuss | Priscilla Schreiber | 30 m | |
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Review the LFCS Board Planning Calendar.
Review board goals. |
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| B. | Finance Committee Report | Discuss | Mathew Simone | 5 m | |
| C. | Facilities Committee Report | Discuss | Jason Lewis | 5 m | |
| V. | Closed Session | 8:50 PM | |||
| A. | Enter Closed Session | Vote | Priscilla Schreiber | 5 m | |
| B. | Save Our Students - Safety Over Sorry, et. al. v County of San Diego, et. al. Settlement Agreement | Vote | Steve Robinson | 15 m | |
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If finalized, the CBO recommends the board approve the settlement agreement in the SOS v County of San Diego case. |
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| C. | Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation | Vote | Troy Beyer | 10 m | |
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Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (One (1) matter). |
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| D. | Adjourn Closed Session | Vote | Priscilla Schreiber | 5 m | |
| VI. | Closing Items | 9:25 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Priscilla Schreiber | 1 m | |