Maria Gennaro

The Board meeting agenda includes administrative reports on school operations, facilities updates, grade levels, and Prop 39 status. Action items involve the approval of updated financial documents including the check register, cash flow, and balance sheet. The Board will also consider the budget for the 2026-2027 school year, review Fall 2 data, discuss the return of a Prop 39 campus, authorize a CSFA Credit Enhancement Grant application, and approve amendments to the Articles of Organization for Lashon Facility, LLC and the restated Articles of Incorporation for Lashon Academy.

The meeting included administrative matters such as the approval of the agenda for the current date. Administrative reports and presentations covered School CAASPP Data, School Demographic Data, LCAP update, School EOY LACOE Reports, and a Building update. Key action items involved the approval of finances to date, including the check register, cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, and credit card statements. The Board also approved unaudited financials for 24-25 for Lashon Academy and Lashon Academy City, approved fall 1 data for both entities, and approved an updated budget to reflect the 1st interim for Lashon Academy and Lashon City.

The document outlines the English Learner Master Plan for Lashon Academy City Charter School, aiming to prepare culturally diverse TK-6 students as self-directed learners and responsible global citizens. The plan focuses on fostering academic excellence through research-based, multi-lingual instruction and service learning, with a vision for students of all backgrounds to achieve proficiency in English and Modern Hebrew. Key goals for English Learners include ensuring equitable access to rigorous instruction, materials, and academic choices, while preserving cultural and linguistic identity. Specific objectives involve achieving targeted reclassification rates, providing targeted support for EL students not making progress, and ensuring all teachers are highly qualified to effectively teach English Learners.

The meeting included administrative reports and presentations, such as school updates and updates on the after-school program, charter renewal, and new facilities. The board also took action on several items, including the approval of finances, an updated fiscal policy, an updated Employee Handbook, an updated School Safety Plan, an updated calendar, and cost sharing between Lashon Academy and Lashon City.

The meeting included school updates, discussions on Proposition 39, teacher salary table, challenges and highlights, real estate school construction, Brown Act training, conflict of interest laws, and CEO evaluation. The board also discussed and approved the finances up to date, including the check register, cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, and credit card statements. Additionally, the board approved the Proposition 39 application for Valley and City.