Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday February 11, 2026 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, M. Simone, P. Schreiber
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
D. Beyer, S. Robinson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Minutes from the January 14, 2026 Regular 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
The executive director provided the board information on the schools current attendance, current enrollment, and the upcoming Jog a Thon fundraiser. She also introduced the board to the school's intervention and Special Education staff.
B.
2025-26 LFCS Safety Plan
Victor Kempsey reviewed the LFCS School Safety Plan with the board and highlighted the updates per the most recent legislation.
C.
LFCS Training Programs
Justin Stinson provided the board information on the school's Induction Program, its specific professional development for new teacher hires, and its teacher mentoring program for teachers new to LFCS or new to a grade level or position.
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
The CBO provided the board the current financials as of January 31, 2026.
B.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
Teach Town: SPED curriculum: $16,174.74
AML: Office remodel / renovation into a SPED classroom (board approved in December 2025): $34,500.
C.
Facilities Report
LCHS: Nothing new to report.
Junior Academy: Solar installation for 1012 and 1030 is scheduled for the summer of 2026. The solar project at 1004 is complete.
Primary Academy: A few roof leaks were sealed by Wise Roofing.
Liberty Academy: Solar installation started on 1.23.26 and remains on schedule to be operational no later than June 30, 2026. The back alley will need to be resurfaced with asphalt or concrete upon completion of the solar project. All sprinklers were inspected and replaced or repaired as needed.
D.
Legal Issues
None to report.
E.
2024-25 LFCS Audit
The CBO reviewed the audit with the board.
F.
Recognition of Stacy Knowles
G.
Recognition of Thana Ajou
H.
Recognition of Fadia Doss
I.
2025-26 LFCS Attendance Policies
The CBO reviewed the LFCS attendance policies with the board.
J.
SB 848 Mandated Reporting
The CBO informed the board that per SB 848 they are now designated mandated reporters and must complete the required training which will be sent to them via email to complete through the San Diego County JPA Learning Library by the next board meeting.
K.
Form 700
The CBO provided the board copies of their 2025 Form 700 to be completed by the next board meeting.
IV. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
No action on the CBO performance review listed on the agenda as it was completed last year.
The Board President discussed a draft planning calendar with updated terms and a tentative board retreat in August 2025.
B.
Finance Committee Report
Nothing to report.
C.
Facilities Committee Report
Nothing to report.
V. Closing Items
A.
Other Issues
None.
None