Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday February 14, 2024 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, K. Evans, M. Simone, P. Schreiber
Trustees Absent
J. Lewis
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 January 10, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
E.
Approve Minutes of February 3, 2024 Board Retreat
F.
Approve 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
Debbie Beyer, CEO, shared current Bulldog News and activities happening on campus'. High School had alumni come to the High School to share with our High Schoolers at their Leadership Assembly.
B.
Academic Report
Debbie Beyer introduced Victor Kempsey. Victor Kempsey made a presentation on our current Comprehensive School Safety Plan. He explained current plans and any changes needed to be in compliance.
Debbie Beyer introduced Kim Pepin, 5th Grade Lead, she provided the board information regarding the school's 5th grade program. She shared the 5th Grade Mission Statement as well as activities that 5th grade participates in.
Justin Stinson provided the board information regarding the school's teacher training programs. Our Newbie Teacher program helps new teachers to LFCS called our CATS program, Coaching and Teacher Support, for new teachers and those who changed assignments at LFCS. Our induction program helps our teachers clear their teacher credential.
C.
Mid Year LCAP Presentation
Debbie Beyer introduced Gail Stroben, Assistant Principal, who provided the board information regarding current progress made on the school's LCAP goals, actions, and metrics.
Discussed mid year overview and the goals established for the year for LCAP and where and how we are currently meeting the goals. In addition to LCAP a report on our SARC, School Accountable Report Card, was made by Gail Stroben.
Steve Robinson provided the board with updated LCAP expenditures and with an updated Budget Overview for Parents.
D.
2023-24 LFCS School Accountability Report Card
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
The chief business officer will share the school's financials as of 1.31.24 as well as
changes to SDCOE"s Fringe Benefits Consortium.
B.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
Alpine Fence: Labor and materials for the fence at the PA: $12,500 (We reached out
to multiple contractors. Only Alpine and AML responded. AML said they would order
the materials from Alpine so their bid would be higher).
Charter Tech: Vaping sensors and licenses for the JA bathrooms: $6,383.05
Christian Brothers: Emergency water damage clean up work at the PA and JA due to
the rain on 1.22.24: $10,025
Christian Brothers: Repair work to the PA (classroom and copy room) and JA
(classroom and hallway) to fix rain damage on 1.22.24: $7,900.76.
Jesus Higuera: 21 trees trimmed at the JA: $15,450
C.
Facilities Report
LCHS Alpine: Solar system appears fixed but still waiting on a new online monitoring
platform to be set up. We are in communication with the district and the technician.
SDGE bill for January showed less solar production than this time last year. Plumbing
issues being resolved in first two rows of classrooms. Plumbing sweeps scheduled to
be installed during Easter break. No significant rain damage from 1.22.24.
Junior Academy: The fence along Summer Place Drive is complete. We submitted the
permit for the installation of the left hand turn lane and "no blocking" signs on Bradley per the new CUP. The architect for the ADA work at the Freedom House has finalized
the drawings for the ADA improvements and the plans have been submitted to the city
for permitting. Construction is planned for summer 2024. Trees were trimmed over a
few weekends. One classroom and a hallway had significant rain damage on 1.22.24.
Primary Academy: One classroom had to be evacuated during the 1.22.24 rain storm.
Playground equipment being replaced summer 2024. Fence behind playground
equipment being replaced.
Liberty Academy: Waiting on construction of the wall between this campus and 203 N
Johnson to start. The property owner reported that the city made the tenant change
aspects of the overall project to confirm with updated codes. The permit is expected
by the end of February. The plan for the wall is unchanged. Roof to be resealed,
playground equipment to be replaced, and some carpet to be replaced summer 2024.
No significant rain damage on 1.22.24.
D.
Legal Issues
SOS v. San Diego County Board of Supervisors: Attorney's fees were not awarded during the Feb 9 hearing as there was no judgment yet in the case. Attorneys for each side now must work out how to proceed with litigation, a settlement, or language that will meet the court's definition of a "judgement."
SOS v. SDCOE: Next hearing scheduled for March 1, 2024 where SOS counsel may
ask for an extension due to the extensive administrative record she is requesting.
Since our fist settlement offer has expired with no response from SOS counsel, a
second offer was sent to SOS counsel on 2.7.24 an expires on 2.16.24.
Zori Case: JPA counsel filing a motion for summary judgement. Tentative trial date of
October 25, 2024. Plaintiff is asking for $150,000. $1,894.44 of documented medical
bills have been submitted by the plaintiff. $2,500 settlement offer has been made by
the JPA. Plaintiff's counsel has yet to respond. A mediator has been appointed but
mediation has not been scheduled.
E.
Website Redesign Bids
Steve Robinson, CBO, discussed options for Website Redesign Bids. It is recommend the board approve the Finalsite contract for the LFCS website redesign. Finalsite has extensive experience with schools and their services are competitively priced.
F.
Form 700
Steve Robinson, CBO, provided each board member with a Form 700 to complete and return to
the CBO by March scheduled Board Meeting
G.
Brown Act Review
Steve Robinson reviewed how the Brown Act applies to the LFCS Board of Trustees
IV. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
Nothing to report
B.
Finance Committee Report
Nothing to Report
C.
Facilities Committee Report
Nothing to report
D.
CBO Performance and Compensation Review
Referred to Debbie Beyer
E.
May 8 Board Meeting Calendar Change
F.
Board Retreat Follow Up
Nothing to report
V. Closed Session
A.
Enter Closed Session
No closed session items
None