Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday August 12, 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
J. Lewis, K. Evans, M. Simone, P. Schreiber
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
D. Beyer, S. Robinson, Troy Beyer
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Minutes from the June 18, 2026 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 shared current enrollment of 2186, staffing updates, and a review of training week with the board.
B.
Contract with SDSU for a Student Teacher
This is a 5 year agreement for student teachers.
C.
1328 Alpine Way Project $200,000 Authorization
This is to begin the tenant improvement of 1328 Administration Way (Alpine Way on the agenda was a misprint) for a CTE Construction program and a ceramic program for LCHS located across the street.
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
The CBO shared the school's financials as of 7.31.26, the SDCOE 205-26 2nd Interim Report and 2026-27 LCAP letter, the status of the school's arbitrage investments, the schools S&P bond rating of BBB-, and a review of the Difference Card savings from 2025-26.
B.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
Jesus Higuera: Tree trimming at the JA: $3,650
Baker Electric: LA Solar: $125,770.25 (This project is now paid in full).
Baker Electric: JA Solar: $392,272.56
Perry's Plumbing: LCHS Plumbing: $27,950
Schmidt Plumbing: LA Sprinkler Valve Replacement: $4,686
Marsh & McClennan: 2026-27 P&L, Cyber, Workers Comp Insurance: $65,349.80
Hamann: JA office remodel: $ ($95,737 total bid)
SELF: Excess Liability Insurance: $71,651 (Will not be paying this after 2026-27)
CCSA: 2 year membership: $50,640
A&B: New furnace for the Freedom House: $11,750
Mata Landscaping: Clean up of Admin Way: $4,250
School Pathways: Operating Software for Freedom Academy: $17,615.04
Zerorez: Carpet Cleaning LCHS: $5,973.20; PA: $4,255.50;
Rapid Dry: Tile Cleaning LCHS: $7,480; PA: $1,620;
Curriculum Associates (Ellevation): EL tracking software yearly subscription: $9,659.38
C.
Facilities Report
LCHS Alpine: Pipes either relined or replaced from art building. PE area re-striped. Doors repainted. HVAC thermostats and timers are being updated and installed. Admin Way brush and weeds cleared. Carpets and tile cleaned.
Junior Academy: Solar project continues on schedule to be operational in October. Office space remodeled to create two offices for administrators and relocate the teacher workroom. Trees trimmed. Playground area has been restriped. Carpets and tile cleaned. Freedom office / house had electric water heater, washer and dryer, and furnace installed (all will run off the solar system).
Primary Academy: The playground has been restriped. Carpets and tile cleaned.
Liberty Academy: Playground has been restriped. Carpets and tile cleaned. Sprinkler valve replaced. Back alley concrete project complete.
All campuses deep cleaned and paint touched up by LFCS staff. 4 hour timers installed on all thermostats on all campuses.
D.
Legal Issues
None
E.
2025-26 Prop 28 Certification and Reports
F.
2025-26 LFCS EPA Report
G.
Resolution 2027-01: 2026-27 LFCS EPA
This resolution pledges our 2026-27 budgeted EPA revenue to teacher salaries and benefits.
H.
Special Compensation Updates
This vote approves the 25 year stipend and the 30 year stipend.
I.
Updated LFCS Procurement Policies
Section II.a.i.2 was added.
J.
San Diego Applied Behavioral Analysis 2026-27 Contract
SPED services
K.
Specialized Therapy Services 2026-27 Contract
SPED services
L.
Specialized Consulting LLC 2026-27 Contract
SPED services
M.
Hammond Construction JA Office Renovation Contract
This contract is for the tenant improvement of the 1012 E Bradley Ave offices.
N.
1015 Pepper Drive Purchase
Purchase price $670,000 in "as is" condition. This allows master planning and developing of our Junior Academy to better meet the needs of the students and staff.
O.
Playworks 2026-27 Contract
Playworks will train our lunch and recess staff on games and behavior management.
P.
Reinvest Bond Reserve Account Funds in Toyota Commercial Bonds
Q.
LFCS Cyberbullying Policy
IV. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
Board Retreat scheduled for Saturday, September 12 from 9:00 - noon.
Board recruitment discussed.
B.
Annual Brown Act Distribution to Board Members
C.
Executive Director's 2026-27 Contract
The executive director's compensation was verbally announced during the review of her contract.
D.
Finance Committee Report
None
E.
Facilities Committee Report
None
V. Closing Items
A.
Other Issues
None
None