Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Tuesday June 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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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
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 May 15, 2024 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, Executive Director, shared the results of the Lottery for 2024/25 school year, current enrollment for the 2024/25 school year, current attendance numbers. She shared information on Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies.
Debbie Beyer introduced Danny Sanchez and Nichole Allen who shared graduation data on the Class of 2024.
B.
2023-24 LFCS LCAP Annual Update
Gail Stroben, Assistant Principal, reported on the 2023-24 LFCS LCAP Annual Update. LFCS Administration recommends the board approve the 2023-24 LFCS LCAP Annual Update.
C.
2023-24 LFCS LCAP Local Indicators
Gail Stroben, Assistant Principal, reported on the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Local Indicators. The LFCS 2024-25 LCAP Local Indicators were read aloud during the meeting and LFCS Administration recommends the board approve them.
D.
2024-25 LFCS LCAP
Gail Stroben, Assistant Principal, reported on the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP. LFCS Administration recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP.
E.
2024-25 LFCS LCAP Budget Overview for Parents
Steve Robinson, CBO, presented the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Budget Overview for Parents. LFCS Administration recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Budget Overview for Parents.
F.
2024-25 LFCS LCAP Federal Addendum
Steve Robinson, CBO, presented the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Federal Addendum. LFCS Administration recommends the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS LCAP Federal Addendum.
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
Steve Robinson, CFO, shared LFCS financials as of 5/31/24
B.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
Steve Robinson, CFO, presented the following large purchases:
Wright Brothers: Ceiling repair, mural protection, touch up painting at the PA: $8,225.
C.
Facilities Report
Steve Robinson, CFO, presented the following facilities report:
LCHS Alpine: Solar production up considerably since 4.28.24 according to SDGE
report. One panel still needs to be replaced and the online monitoring system set up.
Plumbing sweeps installed during Easter Break. Diagnosis of pipes is the next step to
fix the plumbing issues. Preliminary work continuing on a plan to add two relocatable
classrooms to LCHS for use as a weight room and another needed classroom. Roof
work and carpet replacement scheduled for summer 2024.
Junior Academy: We submitted the permit for the installation of the left hand turn lane
and "no blocking" signs on Bradley per the new CUP. The ADA work at Freedom
House will now be done summer 2025. Replacement of the retaining wall at the
Freedom House as well as installation of the slab to house a new storage shed
scheduled to being in early July. Tile to replace carpet in science classrooms should
be installed this summer. Carpet replacement prioritized for this summer as well.
Primary Academy: Fence behind playground equipment being replaced and is in
permitting with El Cajon. Negotiations for a new lease has begun. Playground
equipment and carpet replacement may need to wait until summer 2025 once new
lease is finalized. Student bathroom upgrades in the portable classrooms being
planned for summer 2024 as well as awning replacements and some ceiling repair.
Liberty Academy: Waiting on construction of the wall between this campus and 203 N
Johnson to start however considerable demolition has occurred on the property to
make room for the wall and the containers of batteries. Roof to be resealed, some
carpet to be replaced, and the parking lot improved in summer 2024. ELO-P and
Camp Ketchup will run out of this campus June 24 - July 26.
D.
Legal Issues
LFCS is waiting on responses from SOS to settlement offers.
E.
Approve the updated LFCS Conflict of Interest Policy
Steve Robinson, CBO recommended the board approve the updated LFCS Conflict of Interest
Policy. The only change is listing the current people within the organization who are
required to file the Form 700.
F.
2024-25 LFCS Budget
Steve Robinson, CBO, presented the 2024-25 LFCS Budget for a public hearing.
G.
2024-25 LFCS Salary Schedules
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve the 2024-25 LFCS Salary Schedules.
H.
La Mesa Flooring bid for additional LCHS carpet installation
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve the bid from La Mesa Flooring for additional LCHS carpet installation in the conference room building.
I.
AML bid for PA bathroom remodels
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approve the AML bid for repairing and remodeling 8 student bathrooms at the Primary Academy, $28,000 for 8 bathrooms.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Enter Closed Session
B.
Save Our Students - Safety Over Sorry, et. al. v County of San Diego, et. al. Settlement Agreement
No action taken.
C.
Conference with Legal Counsel- Anticipated Litigation
By a unanimous vote, the board approved a confidential settlement agreement to resolve potential litigation involving special education student prior to due process filing.
None