Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday October 14, 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, J. Svendsen, M. Simone, P. Schreiber
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
S. Robinson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Minutes from the September 9, 2026 Board Meeting
E.
Minutes from the September 12, 2026 Board Retreat
F.
Current Agenda
G.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
H.
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 attendance, recent legislation, and upcoming school events.
B.
Introduce New Teachers
The Executive Director introduced new teacher hires to the board.
C.
Lead Teacher and Department Heads Presentation
The Executive Director introduced Lead Teachers and Department Heads to the board.
D.
Teacher Training Programs
The Executive Director and Justin Stinson provided the board information on our teacher training and support programs including Induction, Coaching, New Teachers, and our professional development calendar.
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
The CBO provided the board information on the school's finances as of 9.30.26 including a Q1 report on our medical insurance costs.
B.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
Proven Title: final payment for 1015 Pepper drive: $674,445.98
Hamman Construction: JA office remodel; $92,102 (original bid was $95,737).
Cameron Curry: professional consulting with Troy: $5,335.
TeachTown: SPED curriculum; $10,087.50
Playworks: Recess training and materials; $12,700
Vista Higher Learning: Spanish curriculum; $69,204.03
San Diego Zerorez: Carpet cleaning; $5,973.20
Sonrise Church: Freedom Enrichment Classes and Special Events Lease costs through December 2026; $9,200
Mystery Science: Science curriculum; $13,845.18
Wise Roofing: seal solar roof penetrations at the JA: $8.400.
Mascari Construction: general contractor fees for 1323 Admin Way: $9,722.50
Central Valley Environmental: abatement and demo at 1323 Admin Way: $84,725.
Mascari Electric: first payments on both contracts for 1323 Admin Way: $9,069.70
Mascari Construction: Dumpster and septic pumping and inspection; $2,810.
Carter Heat and Air: HVAC at 1323 Admin Way; $62,298
Rarefied Air: Asbestos testing at 1323 Admin Way; $2,938.43
1323 Admin Way Total to Date: $174,058.63.
C.
Legal Issues
None
D.
AB 2519
The CBO provided the board information on AB 2519 and the new board responsibilities under this law as it relates to LFCS administrators and STRS eligibility.
E.
Facilities Report
LCHS: Working on a reasonable fix to the solar inverter issues. Abatement and demolition completed at 1323 Admin Way. Asbestos report complete. HVAC equipment delivered. Preliminary electrical run. Septic pumped and inspected. Half the septic system is in good condition. Roof replacement is the next phase of work.
Junior Academy: The solar project is complete and producing as of 9.11.26.
Primary Academy: Railing being replaced. Fence along Washington may be repaired / replaced. The church has agreed to split the estimated cost of $7,500.
Liberty Academy: Solar saved us $5,794.21 comparing September 2025 and September 2026 SDGE bills.
F.
1015 Pepper Drive Purchase Update
Escrow closed on 10.5.26 for 1015 Pepper Drive El Cajon, CA 92021.
G.
Resolution 2027-02
The resolution authorizes the CBO to notify SELF of our desire to withdraw our membership effective July 1, 2027.
H.
Aseltine School Master Contract
I.
LFCS AB 126 Paid Pregnancy Leave Policy
J.
1323 Administration Way Contracts
IV. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
Nothing to report.
B.
Finance Committee Report
Nothing to report.
C.
Facilities Committee Report
Nothing to report.
V. Closing Items
A.
Other Issues
None
None