Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday November 9, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Location
698 W Main Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
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Trustees Present
J. Lewis, K. Evans, M. Simone, P. Schreiber
Trustees Absent
B. Johnson
Guests Present
D. Beyer, L. Amorteguy, S. Robinson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Approve Minutes From October 12, 2022
E.
Approve 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 update
Debbie Beyer introduced Skyler Delacruz who made a presentation about the JA Leadership Council and events they are doing. Skyler shared his role at the JA leading Yearbook, and coaching sports along with the ways he is creating community for the students at the campus.
Debbie Beyer made report on our current enrollment and attendance data for the previous months.
Debbie made a report on Veteran's Day events being done on each campus.
B.
Language Support Update
Laura LaHood made a presentation with an update on the school's Language Support program.
C.
Sports Program Update
Linn Dunton made a report on athletics in our school's sports program at Literacy First.
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current financial report
Steve Robinson, CBO, made presentation on current school's financial status as of October 31, 2022.
B.
Contracts / Large Purchases Notifications
Steve Robinson, CBO, informed the board on the following large purchases and executed contracts in the last 30 days:
American Made Logistics: Interior remodeling of the garage at the Freedom House at the JA: $7,850.
American Made Logistics: Removed the garage door and framed in an exterior wall, window, and door at the Freedom House at the JA: $9,650.
Jesus Higuera Tree Service: Tree trimming at the LA campus: $4,950
ECO Mechanical: A/C installation at the Freedom House at the JA: $10,382 (ESSER II funds paid for this).
Ensley Electric, Inc: Running electricity to the container at LCHS: $5,300.
Factory Cleaning Equipment: Floor scrubber for Joan McQueen gym floor: $8,433.25
Sound Image: Installation of the two large screens at the JA: $6,354.
Varsity Scoreboard: Scoreboard for Joan McQueen gym: $11,700.
C.
Facilities Update
Steve Robinson, CBO, made a facilities update for all campus'
LCHS Alpine: Ran electrical to the container; waiting on volleyball poles for their installation; asphalt contractor providing a bid for the remaining cracks in the back area blacktop.
Junior Academy: Screens were hung in the auditorium on Oct 12; getting bids to fix and expand the field; looking at how to develop the lot where the Red House stood into PE, recreation, lunch, and/or outdoor learning spaces; Garage renovated and A/C and heat established in the Freedom House to accommodate the expanded staff and families.
Primary Academy: Installing a camera security system after the theft of screens on the Washington Ave fence; wifi network scheduled to be upgraded using the equipment from LCHS Lemon Grove in the next month.
Liberty Academy: Resurfacing of the playground completed; north property line established; getting bids for construction of a wall on that side of the property.
D.
Update on SOS lawsuits
Stever Robinson, CBO, gave an update on the SOS lawsuits.
E.
Art, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Plan
Steve Robinsion, CBO, recommended the board approve the "Literacy First Charter Schools Art, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Plan." The state has allocated LFCS $1,230,795 as part of the Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant.
F.
Purchase Sale Agreement for Chase Ave Property
Tabled
G.
Resolution 2023-03 Merit Pay
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve Resolution 2023-03 authorizing Merit Pay to be paid in the December 2022 payroll cycle.
H.
Resolution 2023-04 Longevity Pay
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve Resolution 2023-04 authorizing Longevity Pay to be paid in the December 2022 payroll cycle.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Enter Closed Session
B.
Real Estate Matters
C.
Discuss CEO and CBO compensation
D.
Adjourn Closed Session
No action taken in or as a result of closed session discussions.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
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M. Simone |
Aye
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B. Johnson |
Absent
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J. Lewis |
Aye
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P. Schreiber |
Aye
|
K. Evans |
Aye
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None