Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday August 9, 2023 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
L. Amorteguy, S. Robinson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Approve the Minutes from the June 22, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
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 Updates
Troy Beyer reported on summer programs, Camp Liberty and Camp Ketchup.
Troy Beyer presented the plan for Teacher Training Week.
B.
Academic Report
Steve Robinson, CBO, reported on the 2022-23 SDCOE Annual Site Visit
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
Steve Robinson, CBO, made a report on the current financials for LFCS.
B.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
Steve Robinson, CBO, made report on current large purchases and contracts
Wise Roofing: Replaced roof over kitchen at LCHS: $9,300 (paid in full).
Western Mechanical: Replaced HVAC system at LCHS Kitchen: $6,340.58 (paid in
full)
Jesus Higuera: Summer tree trimming / fire abatement at LCHS: $11,800 (paid in full)
American Made Logistics: Trim repair at the PA: $4,424.59 (paid in full)
American Made Logistics: 2 JA student bathrooms remodel: $39,756.13 (100%
materials at $20,157.63 + 65% labor at $19,598.50).
Kartchner Mobile Welding: LCHS Gate to back parking lot: $9,368.12 (paid in full)
Kartchner Mobile Welding: Handrail at new ADA parking spots at the JA: $3,480 (paid
in full)
CRB Security Solutions: electronic security entry system on interior entry doors at the
LA: $3,178.26 (paid in full)
The Awning Store, Inc: LCHS Canopy; $14,450 ($7,000 paid to date).
Premium Window Tinting: JA and LA Glass Door Tinting: $7,176 (paid in full)
King of Painters: LA exterior painting: $5,676 (paid to date of $19,675)
Wright Painting Company: PA exterior painting: $21,760 (paid in full)
Rapid Dry: Stripping, cleaning, sealing tile floors: LCHS ($6,235), PA ($3,505), JA
($6,865), LA ($
ZeroRez: Carpet cleaning: LCHS ($5,793.20); JA ($8,167.25)
E Sign Services: replace the marquee at the LA: $20,552
Southland Technology: 33 new Smartboards: $104,212.16 (Expensed using ESSER
III paid in full)
San Diego Asphalt: JA parking lot repair and replacement: $140,218.26 (paid in full)
Angus Asphalt: LCHS back parking lot repair and replacement: $251,872 ($0 paid to
date)
C.
Facilities Report
Steve Robinson, CBO, made a facilities report for all campus'
LCHS Alpine: Asphalt resurfaced. New gate constructed and installed into back
parking lot to increase security. Canopy being installed over the lunch area /
courtyard. Carpets and tile cleaned. Fire abatement completed at solar panels.
Kitchen roof replaced and kitchen HVAC system replaced.
Junior Academy: Asphalt resurfaced. Second story student bathrooms remodeled.
Field reseeded. Carpets and tile cleaned. Entry doors tinted for added security.
Primary Academy: Exterior painting completed. Additional security camera installed at
entry gate. Carpets and tile cleaned. Exterior trim and wooden gates repaired.
Liberty Academy: Canopies being replaced. Exterior being painted. Entry security
measures being installed. Exterior glass doors tinted.
D.
Update on SOS Lawsuits
Steve Robinson, CBO, gave an update on SOS lawsuits.
SOS v. San Diego County Board of Supervisors: Hearing held on May 28, 2023 on
motion to squash. Motion denied. Next hearing is set for February 9, 2024.
Settlement offer is in negotiation.
SOS v. SDCOE: Status conference held on 6.2.2023. Hearing date set for March 1,
2023 with the understanding that the parties will continue to pursue settlement through
mediation. Mediation has not occurred yet. Settlement offer is in negotiation.
E.
EPA resolution and annual report
Tabled until next Board Meeting
IV. Closed Session
A.
Enter Closed Session
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