Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Location
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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.
Trustees Present
B. Johnson, J. Lewis, K. Evans, P. Schreiber
Trustees Absent
M. Simone
Guests Present
D. Beyer, L. Amorteguy, S. Robinson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Minutes from the May 14, 2025 Board Meeting
E.
Current Agenda
F.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
G.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
None
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
School Events, Program, and Staffing Updates
Debbie Beyer CEO, provided the board an update on staffing, programs, and
attendance for the 2024-25 school year.
B.
LCHS Class of 2025 Data
Mr. Sanchez and Mrs. Allen provided the board information on the graduation
status and post secondary plans for the LCHS class of 2025.
C.
2025-26 LFCS LCAP Local Indicators
Gail Stroben presented and recommended that the board approve the 2025-26 LFCS LCAP Local
Indicators. The Local Indicators were read aloud.
D.
2025-26 LFCS LCAP
Gail Stroben presented and recommended the board approve the 2025-26 LFCS LCAP.
E.
2025-26 LFCS LCAP Federal Addendum
Steve Robinson, CBO presented and recommended the board approve the 2025-26 LFCS LCAP Federal Addendum.
F.
2025-26 LFCS Calendars
Debbie Beyer, CEO, recommended the board approve the 2025-26 LFCS K-8 staff
and family calendars and the 2025-26 LCHS staff and family calendars.
G.
Retirement Recognitions for Joni Martin and Linn Dunton
Debbie Beyer recognized Joni Martin and Linn Dunton and their service to LFCS upon their retirement. Katina Evans read resolution in recognition of service.
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
Steve Robinson, CBO, shared the school's financials as of 5.31.25.
B.
2025-26 LFCS Budget
Steve Robinson, CBO, shared the proposed 2025-26 LFCS Budget with the board for a public
hearing of its contents.
C.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
Jesus Higuera: Tree trimming at LCHS: $13,250.
E Signs Services: LCHS Marquee replacement: $37,763
D.
Facilities Report
LCHS Alpine: The solar panels are not working properly. Snyder Electric has
identified problems with two circuit boards on the inverter which can be replaced for
about $4,000. Another broken pipe was located near the kitchen. Repairs are being
scheduled. The marquee was replaced on May 30, 2025. Cloud based phone system
infrastructure work scheduled for the end of June and installation in July. Roofs over the conference room and science classrooms and HVAC over the conference room
will be replaced this summer. Artificial turf to be installed in the quad this summer.
Junior Academy: The permit for the installation of the left hand turn lane and "no
blocking" signs on Bradley per the new CUP has been granted and work is scheduled
for the week of June 23-27. The ADA work at Freedom House will be done summer
2025 with the project now permitted and bids approved. Cloud based phone system
infrastructure work scheduled for the end of June and installation in July. Solar will be
installed during the summer of 2026 due to the roof work on 1030 being completed in
the summer of 2025. the conference room and science classrooms and HVAC over the conference room will be replaced this summer.
Primary Academy: Bids for the playground repairs / improvements are ready. Work
would be done this summer.
Liberty Academy: 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
will be installed by the summer of 2026. Carpet replacement scheduled for July.
E.
Legal Issues
None to report
F.
2024-25 LFCS Prop 28 Annual Report
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS Prop 28 Annual Report.
G.
Special Compensation Updates
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve the updated LFCS Special Compensations
policies.
H.
Primary Academy Playground Structure Repairs and Improvements: Materials Bid
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve the $33,305.28 Miracle bid for the materials to repair and improve the playground at the Primary Academy. Miracle is the original
manufacturer so repairs and improvements need to be done through Miracle which is
less expensive than demolishing the existing playground and building a new one with
either Miracle or another vendor.
I.
Primary Academy Playground Structure Repairs / Improvements: Labor
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approved the $47,716.35 Jaynes Brothers
Construction bid for the labor to repair and improve the playground structure and area
at the Primary Academy.
J.
1251 Greenfield Drive Suite A 92020 Lease extension
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve a five year lease extension for the
warehouse at 1251 Greenfield Drive Suite A. We use the warehouse for storage and
for work space for our maintenance team and for our technology team. PTLC also
stores the clothes it sells there and we keep long term student, human resources,
attendance, and financial files there. We have a good relationship with the landlord,
this space works well for us, the cost is reasonable, and moving would be a significant
burden. The extension reflects the same terms as the original lease. The current lease
expires in December 2025.
IV. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
None
B.
Finance Committee Report
None
C.
Facilities Committee Report
None
None