Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday November 8, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Location
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698 W Main Street
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, M. Simone, P. Schreiber
Trustees Absent
K. Evans
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 the Minutes from the October 11, 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
Debbie Beyer CEO reported on the current enrollment numbers. Attendance is holding strong for K-8th.
Debbie Beyer CEO reported on events and activities that are taking place on all the campus'
B.
Academic Report
Debbie Beyer CEO introduced the Lead Teachers and Department Heads.
Troy Beyer introduced SPED Staff and made a presentation on the LFCS SPED program.
Linn Dunton presented the LFCS Sports Program.
Laura LaHood presented the LFCS Language Support Program.
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
Steve Robinson CBO shared the school's financials as of 10.31.23.
B.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
TMT Company: New curtains for the LCHS stage have been ordered per the Fire Marshall: $29,521.68.
C.
Facilities Report
LCHS Alpine: The district is investigating and contracting with a vendor to fix problem
with the solar system. This should lessen temporarily our $2500 monthly solar charge
from the district.
Junior Academy: The CUP Amendment hearing is set for Nov 7. The new traffic study
has been submitted to the city. The architect for the ADA work at the Freedom House
took measurements and is creating a plan.
Primary Academy: Church construction is wrapping up but clean up has been a
challenge.
Liberty Academy: Construction on the wall between this campus and 203 N Johnson
should start within the next 30 days.
D.
Update on SOS Lawsuits
A joint settlement offer covering both cases was sent to SOS counsel on 10.13.23. It
will be rescinded if there is no response by 10.27.23. There has been no response at this point.
SOS v. San Diego County Board of Supervisors: Next hearing scheduled for February
9, 2024 if a settlement is not reached. Settlement discussions continue.
SOS v. SDCOE: Next hearing scheduled for March 1, 2024 if a settlement is not
reached. Settlement discussions continue, including the logistics of mediation.
Zori case is in the settlement phase under the lead of the JPA's attorneys.
E.
Resolution 2024-02 Merit Pay
Steve Robinson, CBO recommended the board approve Resolution 2024-02 awarding staff Merit
Pay as part of December 2023 payroll. 60.44% of LFCS students in 3-8 & 11 grades
met or exceeded standard on the 2022-23 ELA CAASPP compared to the CA average
of 46.66%. 50.09% of LFCS students in 3-8 & 11 grades met or exceeded standard on
the 2022-23 Math CAASPP compared to the CA average of 34/62%. Merit pay is
allowed if LFCS students score at least 1% point better than the CA state average and if the budget allows the expense. Both criteria have been met.
F.
Resolution 2024-03 Longevity Pay
Steve Robinson, CBO recommended the board approve Resolution 2024-03 awarding staff
Longevity Pay in December 2023 payroll. It is budgeted.
G.
El Dorado SELPA Community Advisory Committee Nomination
Troy Beyer recommended the board approve the appointment of Emily Caudill as a
member of the El Dorado SELPA Community Advisory Committee. Ms. Caudill is both
a parent and an employee with direct experience with students with disabilities.
IV. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
Priscilla Schreiber reported on LFCS Board Planning Calendar.
Priscilla Schreiber will upload documents to Board on Track needed to look toward future of Board Members serving on LFCS Board and upcoming calendar items as well as duties related to Board Members, Board Calendar, time for the Governance team to look at the by-laws and Board Members succession.
B.
Finance Committee Report
None
C.
Facilities Committee Report
None
D.
Appoint nominating committee for Board officers
Tabled
V. Closed Session
A.
Enter Closed Session
None
None