Literacy First Charter Schools

Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees

Regular Board Meeting
Published on February 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM PST
Amended on February 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM PST

Date and Time

Wednesday February 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM PST

Location

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698 W Main Street

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

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 15, 2025 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Katina Evans 1 m
   

The Board President recommends the board approve the minutes from the January 15, 2025 regular board meeting.

 
     
  E. Current Agenda Vote Katina Evans 1 m
   

The Board President recommends the board approve the agenda for the February 12, 2025 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 Discuss Debbie Beyer 20 m
   

The executive director will provide the board an update on staffing, programs, and attendance for the 2024-25 school year.

 
  B. Intervention and SPED Staff FYI Debbie Beyer 10 m
   

The executive director will introduce the LFCS intervention and SPED staff to the board.

 
  C. 2024-25 LFCS Safety Plans Vote Victor Kempsey 15 m
   

Victor Kempsey will provide the board information on the 2024-25 LFCS Safety Plans and recommends the board approve them.

 
  D. 2024-25 LFCS Training Programs Vote Justin Stinson 20 m
   

Justin Stinson will provide the board information on the 2024-25 LFCS Training Programs.

 
  E. 2024-25 LFCS School Accountability Report Card Vote Gail Stroben 15 m
   

Gain Stroben recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS School Accountability Report Card.

 
  F. 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Mid Year Report Vote Gail Stroben 15 m
   

Gail Stroben will provide the board information on the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Mid Year Report. Ms. Stroben recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Mid Year Report.

 
III. Chief Business Officer's Report 7:20 PM
  A. Current Financial Report Discuss Steve Robinson 15 m
   

The chief business officer will share the school's financials as of 1.31.25.

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

The Awning Store: LCHS canopy replacement for weight room area and back lunch area: $29,840.

 

Alpine Fence: JA vinyl and privacy chain link fence replacement: $32,400.

 

Angus Asphalt: JA basketball court resurfacing and re-striping after filling in the cracks after multiple turned ankles: $19,100

 
  C. Facilities Report Discuss Steve Robinson 5 m
   

LCHS Alpine: The district agreed to credit us the $20,040 for the solar repairs needed to get the system running at capacity again. As of 12.28.24, the system is working at capacity again. The new canopy and exercise equipment are the next steps in the weight room project and have been ordered. Security system updated due to recent trespassing issues. Cloud based phone system infrastructure work scheduled for the end of June and installation in July.

 

Junior Academy: The permit for the installation of the left hand turn lane and "no blocking" signs on Bradley per the new CUP is in its final stage. Precision Striping will be the contractor for $9,500 (low bid). Fences along the west side of the property and along property line of the immediate neighbor to the north have been replaced by Alpine Fence for $32,400 (vinyl and chain link). Cracks and potholes in the back parking lot have been repaired and sealed by Angus Asphalt for $8,650. Basketball court is scheduled to be resurfaced and re-striped over February break. An underground sewage pipe broke in the courtyard area and will be cleaned out and re-surfaced to fix the break. The ADA work at Freedom House will be done summer 2025 with the project in permitting now and bids are being generated. Tile work is the last remaining part of the current flooring upgrades to be completed this summer. Cloud based phone system infrastructure work scheduled for the end of June and installation in July. Solar is being explored for this campus.

 

Primary Academy:  We are pricing repairs to the playground structure now that we have executed the 5 year lease.

 

Liberty Academy: A meeting with RWE representatives and LFCS parents and staff was held on 12.10.24 at 6:00pm at 698 W Main. Construction of RWE's project continues at 203 N Johnson Ave. Playground and turf replacement planned for summer 2025. Cloud based phone system infrastructure updates scheduled for late June and installation in July. Solar is being explored for this campus.

 
  D. Legal Issues Discuss Steve Robinson 5 m
   

The CBO is in communication with McGriff Insurance, the manager of the bond regarding the return of our prorated premium and the value of the bond at $750,000. The returned bond is scheduled to arrive on 2.7.2025.

 
  E. Freedom House ADA Bids Vote Steve Robinson 5 m
  F. JA and LA Solar Bids Vote Steve Robinson 20 m
  G. Form 700 Discuss Steve Robinson 15 m
   

The CBO will provide board members their Form 700 to complete and return by the next board meeting.

 
  H. LFCS Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures Vote Steve Robinson 15 m
   

The CBO recommends the board approve the LFCS Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures

 
  I. Christy White audit contract for 2024-25 through 2026-27 fiscal years Vote Steve Robinson 10 m
   

The CBO recommends the board approve the Christy White contract to perform independent audits and tax preparation for fiscal years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27.

 
IV. Governance 8:55 PM
  A. Governance Committee Report Discuss Katina Evans 30 m
  B. Finance Committee Report Discuss Mathew Simone 5 m
  C. Facilities Committee Report Discuss Jason Lewis 5 m
V. Closed Session 9:35 PM
  A. Enter Closed Session Vote Katina Evans 5 m
  B. Adjourn Closed Session Vote Katina Evans 5 m
VI. Closing Items 9:45 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Katina Evans 1 m