Meeting Time: October 21, 2020 at 6:00pm PDT
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20-2019 Submission Public Hearing by the Board of Education of Lighthouse Community Charter Public Schools - Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Public School - Petition and Proposed Charter - Grades K-12 - July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023 (2 Year Renewal).

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    BInta Jannah over 3 years ago

    I have a son who attends this school and he has gotten a better education during distance learning and 3 months of schooling than he ever got at the other public school he attended. Shutting down Lighthouse would cause a detriment to his learning, his opportunities, and to me as a parent trying to get him into another public school after I waited so ling to get him into this school. Lighthouse teachers and staff have put together a full day's schedule since day one of distance learning unlike my daughter's public school where she basically has 1 class a day. This is holding her back and causing a delay in learning. Lighthouse has been a beacon of hope that we needed and deserved. OUSD would be making a huge mistake in shutting this school down.

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    Omar Wandera over 3 years ago

    I have three young and talented African American and Latino school age children. Their education is of the utmost importance to me and Lodestar has been exactly what I needed. My son is autistic and needed a caring supportive place for him. Lodestar has been that. My daughter is a high flyer and needed a place that would push her academically. Lodestar has been that. My youngest son thrives in mathematics and needed extra support in reading. He needed a place that was going to differentiate his two different need. Lodestar has been that. I needed a community of caring individuals, with strong teachers, high belief systems, and an environment that was safe. Lodestar has been that. Lodestar has moved three times, we've moved three times with them, and they've been what we needed with each move getting better with time. A free comprehensive education that serves a community in need...I needed that, and Lodestar has been that. Lodestar is everything I have wanted and I'm thankful.

    Omar

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    Jeff Camarillo over 3 years ago

    Hello, My name is Jeff Camarillo and I am the proud principal of Lodestar Middle and High School! I am so proud of our community. We have rallied and united through what has been an incredibly difficult 7 months for us all. The love and dedication we have shown through this process speak to the power of the Lodestar community. As the instructional leader of the upper school, I am deeply committed to improving our academic outcomes and believe we have a clear plan laid out in our performance improvement plan to do so. We have hired the right team to do this work. 70% of our faculty/staff are Black, Indigenous or People of Color and we are a united team, committed to realizing the mission and vision of Lighthouse Community Public Schools and Lodestar. Please consider us for the 2-year renewal! We will continue to show growth and stay committed to serving the students and families of East Oakland. Thank you for your consideration!

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    David Philhower over 3 years ago

    Lodestar families tell us all the time that they feel seen, heard, and supported at Lodestar. As a fourth grade teacher at Lodestar, I chose the Lighthouse Community of Schools for the family feel, both among staff members and between families and teachers. Families and staff work together to eliminate barriers to a high-quality education. As a Lodestar teacher, I am proud of our data-driven professional development that is showing results for students, our Resident program that supports excellence in teacher development, and our willingness to shift structures to best support the youth of Oakland. I look forward to working alongside families at Lodestar for many years to come.

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    Christine Zwerling over 3 years ago

    I have a sixth grade student with a 504 plan who goes to Lodestar. The school his helping him learn by meeting his learning needs where he is at, and he is thriving! This was not the same when he was going to our local neighborhood school. Please renew Lodestar!

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    Anna Martin over 3 years ago

    As a charter school on the first half of its journey towards becoming another K-12 high quality public school offering in the East Oakland community, Lodestar has continued to grow and improve our model and continued to take in students at all grades coming from other schools across the district. During that time, we have grown the diversity of our teaching and leadership staff significantly to reflect the East Oakland community and students we serve (65% of teaching staff identify as people of color and 32% identify as Black/Latinx) and the diversity of our student body to reflect the diversity of East Oakland families. Considering the many points of evidence that Lodestar is beginning to get the outcomes our students and families deserve and to outperform OUSD district schools, Lodestar should be renewed and given the opportunity to continue to grow and improve over the next two years and demonstrate our success in that time.

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    Lourdes Linares over 3 years ago

    This school has supported my two sons and has given my kids the best education that they could and I would like if they can leave the school open because it’s more than a school it’s family

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    Lauren Hofmayer over 3 years ago

    Lodestar, A Lighthouse Community Public School is comprised of an inspiring group of students and families who deserve a high-quality public education and committed teachers and leaders who are working tirelessly for educational equity. Lodestar deserves the opportunity to demonstrate continued growth by being granted another charter term.

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    Robbie Torney over 3 years ago

    Lodestar has had quite a journey in our first charter term -- we moved 3 times, more than doubled in size, and only have two years of growth data (because of COVID). We are not using this as an excuse: we know our academic outcomes need to continue to improve However, despite these challenges, our community is continuing to get results for our students. On the CA School Dashboard, Lodestar has a higher equity rating than OUSD does for the 7/8 of our subgroups. We are a needed option according to the OUSD School Performance Analysis, where we are meeting the analysis criteria overall. In addition, the longer that students are at Lodestar, the more proficient they are on CAASPP. According to MAP Growth, Lodestar is in the top 20% of schools nationally. In addition, our 18% Black Students (a greater proportion than surrounding District 7 Schools) are thriving, outperforming peers in OUSD and the State. Lodestar deserves the opportunity to continue our impact in another charter term.

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    Angelina Ochoa over 3 years ago

    Both the Lighthouse and Lodestar communities have welcomed me with open arms. I am a sophomore student this year at Lighthouse Charter High School and I am proud to say that. I will be at the renewal to speak for my very diverse and caring school and we are prepared for the heat!

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    Sandra Carmona over 3 years ago

    Hola,
    Mi nombre es Sandra , soy mamá de 2 niñas que estudian en Lighthouse, ellas como nosotros padres se familia estamos contentos con el apoyo que les dan a los estudiantes y más en este tiempo , agradecidos con todo el personal de la escuela .
    Por eso le pedimos que den la renovación de la escuela.
    Gracias!

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    G Hernandez over 3 years ago

    Lighthouse and Lodestar charter should be renewed. The staff and admins work together to create awesome learning experiences for students.

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    G A over 3 years ago

    Aquíen corresponda :
    Por favor apoyen la renovación de lighthouse y Lodestar es un gran apoyo para nuestros estudiantes. Hay muy buena educación , valores , respeto , maestros siempre apoyando asu estudiante . Las escuelas merecen su renovación de muchos años o para siempre esto es algo positivo para nuestros hijos y hay que apoyarlos para su futuro prometedor . Por favor no esperen más autoricen nuestras escuelas no dejemos a nuestros hijos sin educación . Apoyen gracias !

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    Elsa Gonzalez over 3 years ago

    Lighthouse Community Charter School is a great school. I support keeping it open.

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    Maira Sandoval over 3 years ago

    I have a 4th grader at Lighthouse Community Charter School. She has attended since Kindergarten and is well known by everyone.. The Lighthouse family has accepted us as their own, I am requesting that the charter be renewed for another 5 years so that Lighthouse can continue to assist and serve the families in the community by providing the very best education.

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    Deleted User over 3 years ago

    I have a 4th grader at Lighthouse Community Charter School. He has attended since Kindergarten and is well known by everyone.. The Lighthouse family has accepted us as their own and has helped out tremendously when the situation called for it. I am requesting that the charter be renewed for another 5 years so that Lighthouse can continue to assist the families in the community by providing the very best education.

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    Gennessis Mendez over 3 years ago

    Mi hija está muy contenta en la escuela son una comunidad muy unida donde les brindan la confianza Alos niños de ser ellos mismos.. yo tengo ya 3 años con ellos y estoy muy contenta por su trabajo.

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    Juan Trujillo over 3 years ago

    Mi nombre es Juan Trujillo mis hijos ya tienen 3 años llendo ala lodestar y an subido mucho en sus materias les an brindado mucho en sus materias estoy muy contento como padre de pertenecer y que mis hijos tengan tanto apollo de parte le dela escuela que mis hijos pertenezcan aesta is muy importante que siga abierta pues mis hijos están contentos y les gusta mucho ir escuela yo pienso que es muy importante que una escuela le guste alos niños porque se motivan aire sino les gusta no quiere ir por eso es importante que siga abierta para q que ellos se gradúen y sigan con sus metas por eso me gustaría que lodestar siga abierta para que mis hijos sigan estudiando

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    Monica Reyes over 3 years ago

    Hola! Mi nombre es Monica Reyes tengo dos hijas una de ellas asistió a esta escuela y se graduó del 8 hace dos años y la otra está en el grado 7,la verdad nosotros como papás estamos muy contentos de que nuestras hijas estén en este tipo de escuela porque les brindan más atención por la razón qué hay menos alumnos en las aulas,durante estos momentos difíciles que estamos pasando el personal de la escuela ha estado al pendiente de todos sus alumnos y brindándoles la ayuda que necesitan.

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    Josephine Taniguchi over 3 years ago

    I am a parent of a Lodestar Kinder kid. During these difficult times, I am happy to know that my son is receiving a quality education during the pandemic. The teachers do a great job implementing critical literacy and math skills during learning blocks, keeping my 5 year old engaged and excited to participate.Lodestar not only focuses on teaching our children your typical ABCs & 123s, they create space to talk to our children about integrity, community, social justice, agency, and love. I believe that if my child can receive this kind of learning virtually, there is no limit to what Lodestar can provide in person. I would love to give my child this opportunity to continue his learning with Lodestar. We believe in what Lodestar is doing and would love to see a renewal.