Lake View Charter School

Minutes

Lake View School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Location

Oxford Suites 2035 Business Lane (Big Chico Creek Room) Chico, CA


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Directors Present

Amanda Pardini, Emilia Erickson, Jen Davis, Katie Markel

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Darcy Belleza, Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), James Surmeian (remote), Jenell Sherman, Jenny Johnston, Katie Royer (remote), Melissa Beaudoin (remote), Rebeka Heath (remote), Shannon Breckenridge, Sierra Arden (remote), Stephanie Terrell (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance/Establish Quorum

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Katie Markel called a meeting of the board of directors of Lake View Charter School to order on Wednesday Sep 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM.

C.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda

No public comments.

D.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Katie Markel
Aye
Emilia Erickson
Aye
Jen Davis
Absent
Amanda Pardini
Aye
Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve the minutes from Lake View School Board Meeting on 06-04-25.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jen Davis
Absent
Emilia Erickson
Aye
Katie Markel
Aye
Amanda Pardini
Aye

E.

Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

No public comments. 

II. Governance

A.

Nomination and Approval of Jennifer Davis for LVCS School Board Member

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Jennifer Davis as Board Member #2 (Term 2025-2027).
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jen Davis
Abstain
Katie Markel
Aye
Amanda Pardini
Aye
Emilia Erickson
Aye

III. Director Reports

A.

Executive Director Report

Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented Executive Director Report. 

IV. Finances

A.

Approval of July 2025 Financials

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve July 2025 Financials.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented July 2025 Financials.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of 24-25 Unaudited Actuals

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve 24-25 Unaudited Actuals.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented 24-25 Unaudited Actuals. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of 24-25 Educational Protection Account (EPA) Actual Expenditures

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve 24-25 Educational Protection Account (EPA) Actual Expenditures.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented 24-25 Educational Protection Account (EPA) Actual Expenditures.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Resolution 2025-8: Additional Board Travel Reimbursement

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-8: Additional Board Travel Reimbursement.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza and Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Resolution 2025-8: Additional Board Travel Reimbursement. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approval of 25-26 Proposition 28 Annual Report and Expenditures

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve 25-26 Proposition 28 Annual Report and Expenditures.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented 25-26 Proposition 28 Annual Report and Expenditures. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Governance

A.

Approval of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Body Shaming Prevention Policy

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Body Shaming Prevention Policy.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Body Shaming Prevention Policy. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Presentation: "Ask Yourself: Is This Oversight or Management?"

Darcy Belleza presented Ask Yourself: Is This Oversight or Management?

D.

Discussion: Educational Partners Survey Share Out

Darcy Belleza presented Educational Partners Survey Share Out.

E.

Discussion: Board Self-Evaluation Summary

Darcy Belleza presented Board Self-Evaluation Summary.

F.

Discussion and Potential Action: Board Goals 2025-2026

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Overarching Board Goals 2025-2026.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Board Goals 2025-2026.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Discussion: Emilia Erickson-Meeting Stipend or Mileage Reimbursement Choice

Emilia Erickson chose Meeting Stipend.  

VI. Closing Items

A.

Board Requests for Future Agenda Items

Board requests: None

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Katie Markel announced the next regular scheduled meeting is October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM. 

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Amanda Pardini made a motion to adjourn the Meeting.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:39 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Katie Markel