Literacy First Charter Schools
Minutes
Literacy First Charter School Board of Trustees
Date and Time
Wednesday March 12, 2025 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.
Minutes from the February 12, 2025 Board Meeting
E.
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, presented current attendance rate.
Debbie Beyer shared the WASC accreditation study for Liberty Charter High School. Board is requested to be there April 7th Monday Morning at 9:00am to meet with the WASC team members.
Debbie Beyer reported that the Jogathon raised $122,000.
Debbie Beyer reported that Quantum learning is live coaching our teachers on classroom strategies to help teachers in the classroom.
B.
Freedom Academy Staff
Debbie Beyer introduced Amanda Icenhower the administrator of Freedom Academy, she introduced the staff at Freedom Academy and shared information about Freedom Academy, current enrollment, and program overview and major events for Freedom students.
C.
5th Grade Program
Debbie Beyer introduced Kim Pepin who provided information on the 5th grade program at LFCS.
D.
2024-25 WASC Report
Debbie Beyer discussed with the board information on the final LCHS 2024-25 WASC Report and information on board responsibilities during the WASC visit.
III. Chief Business Officer's Report
A.
Current Financial Report
Steve Robinson, CBO, shared LFCS financials as of 2.28.25.
B.
Contracts and Large Purchases Notifications
Steve Robinson shared the following contracts and large purchases.
Perry Plumbing: fix broken and clogged sewage pipe under JA courtyard: $12,380.
Board on Track: Board of Trustees agendas, minutes, posting, archives, and
professional development: $10,495.
iArt Institute: online art classes to meet credentialing requirements at LCHS:
$11,887.50.
Angus Asphalt: Resurface and restriping the JA Basketball court: $12,600.
The Awning Store: Final payment for weight room and lunch area awnings: $14,920 ($29,840 total). Holding last check until weight room awning install is completed.
C.
Facilities Report
LCHS Alpine: The district agreed to credit us the $20,040 for the solar repairs needed to get the system running at capacity again. As of 12.28.24, the system seems to be working at capacity again but there may still be issues. The new canopy and exercise equipment for the weight room project and have been installed but needs improvements. Security system updated due to recent trespassing issues. Cloud based phone system infrastructure work scheduled for the end of June and installation in July.
Junior Academy: The permit for the installation of the left hand turn lane and "no
blocking" signs on Bradley per the new CUP remains in its final stage. Precision
Striping will be the contractor for $9,500 (low bid). Basketball court was resurfaced
and re-striped over February break. An underground sewage pipe broke in the
courtyard area and will be cleaned out and re-surfaced to fix the break. The ADA work at Freedom House will be done summer 2025 with the project now permitted and bids are being generated. Tile work is the last remaining part of the current flooring upgrades to be completed this summer. Cloud based phone system infrastructure work scheduled for the end of June and installation in July. Solar is being explored for this campus.
Primary Academy: We are pricing repairs to the playground structure now that we
have executed the 5 year lease.
Liberty Academy: Construction of RWE's project continues at 203 N Johnson Ave.
Playground and turf replacement planned for summer 2025. Cloud based phone
system infrastructure updates scheduled for late June and installation in July. Solar is being explored for this campus. Carpet replacement scheduled for July.
D.
Legal Issues
None to report
E.
Freedom House ADA Bids
Tabled until April 9th Board meeting
F.
JA and LA Solar Bids
Tabled until April 9th Board meeting
G.
Form 700
Steve Robinson, CBO, collected Form 700 from board members.
H.
2024-25 2nd Interim Report
Steve Robinson, CBO, recommended the board approved the 2024-25 LFCS 2nd Interim Report
IV. Governance
A.
Nomination for Interim Board President
No action taken.
B.
Vote for Interim Board President
No action taken.
C.
Interim Board Member
No action taken.
D.
CBO Evaluation
Priscilla Schreiber acknowledged Steve Robinson, CBO, and his excellent work for LFCS.
E.
Governance Committee Report
Nothing to report
F.
Finance Committee Report
Nothing to report
G.
Facilities Committee Report
Nothing to report
V. Closed Session
A.
Enter Closed Session
B.
Executive Director Evaluation and Compensation Review
No action taken.
C.
Financial Matters
No action taken.
None