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Lake View Charter School

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Lake View Charter School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 22, 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

Beka Heath (remote), Camille Vocker (remote), Carrie Hunter (remote), Darcy Belleza, David Graham (remote), Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), Edyta K. (remote), Emily Stewart (remote), James Surmeian (remote), Jenell Sherman (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Marci Boyd (remote), Melissa Beaudoin (remote), Shannon Breckenridge, 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 Oct 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM.

C.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda

No public comments on Consent Agenda. 

Amanda Pardini made a motion to remove Administative and Classified Coordinator Salary Schedule from the Agenda.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Jen Davis made a motion to move closed session further in the Agenda.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Consent Agenda with changes.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve the minutes from Lake View School Board Meeting on 09-10-25.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

No public comments. 

II. Director Reports

A.

Executive Director Report

Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented the Executive Director Report. 

III. Finances

A.

Approval of August 2025 Financials

Amanda Pardini made a motion to Approve August 2025 Financials.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented August 2025 Financials.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Individual Education Evaluation Policy

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve the Individual Education Evaluation Policy.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

Carrie Hunter presented the Individual Education Evaluation Policy. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Presentation of Board Finance Training

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Board Finance Training. 

IV. Closed Session

A.

Closed Session: Anticipated Litigation Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): (1 case)

Amanda Pardini made a motion to to go into closed session at 5:34 PM.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Amanda Pardini made a motion to come out of closed session at 5:52 PM.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

The Board took action on one case. The vote was unanimous. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Academic Excellence

A.

Approval of Promotion, Acceleration and Retention Policy

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Promotion, Acceleration, and Retention Policy.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

Shannon Breckenridge presented the Promotion, Acceleration, and Retention Policy.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Governance

A.

Discussion: Jennifer Davis Stipend or Mileage Reimbursement Decision

Jennifer Davis chose Mileage Reimbursement option. 

B.

Discussion and Potential Action: Secretary and Treasurer Roles

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve Emilia Erickson as Treasurer.
Katie Markel seconded the motion.

Note: 

Secretary is Amanda Pardini.

Treasurer is Emilia Erickson.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Amanda Pardini
Aye
Emilia Erickson
Absent
Jen Davis
Aye
Katie Markel
Aye

C.

Discussion and Potential Action: Board Goals 2025-2026

The Board discussed possible measurable goals in all the categories, Governance, Academics, and Fiscal. 

D.

Approval of Resolution: Authorization to Research Out-of-State Employment, 2025-9

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Resolution: Authorization to Research Out-of State Employment, 2025-9.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

Shannon Breckenridge read a statement written by Jenell Sherman introducing the Resolution: Authorization to Research Out-of State Employment, 2025-9.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Board Requests for Future Agenda Items

Board requests: 

  1. Finalize board goals 2025-2026
  2. More fiscal training

 

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Katie Markel announced the next regular scheduled board meeting is December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Amanda Pardini made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Emilia Erickson 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 6:33 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Katie Markel

Public Comment Rules for Agenda and Non-Agenda Items: 

Members of the public may address the Board on agenda and non-agenda items either in person or through the teleconference platform, Zoom, during the time allocation for public comment.


For those participating in person: 

Please fill out the Public Comment form and provide it to the administrative staff.


For those participating via Zoom: 

Zoom does not require members of the public to have an account or login. Please either utilize the chat option to communicate to the administrative team your desire to address the Board during this time or simply communicate orally your desire to address the Board when the Board asks for public comments. Please state whether you are speaking on an agenda item or a non-agenda item.  


Speakers may be called in the order requests are received. Comments are limited to 2 minutes each, with no more than 15 minutes per single topic.  If a member of the public utilizes a translator to address the Board, those members of the public are allotted 4 minutes each to accommodate translation time. 


By law, the School Board is allowed to take action only on items on the agenda. However, the Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to school staff or calendar the issue for future discussion.

 
Note: The School Board encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public meeting process.  If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the public meeting, please contact (530) 927-5137 at least 48 hours before the scheduled board meeting so every reasonable effort can be made to accommodate you.  (Government Code § 54954.2; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, § 202 (42 U.S.C. § 12132)).