Lake View Charter School
Minutes
Lake View School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Location
Oxford Suites 2035 Business Lane (Big Chico Creek Room) Chico, CA
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://sequoiagrove-org.zoom.us/j/4075258260
Directors Present
Amanda Pardini, Emilia Erickson, Jen Davis, Katie Markel, Mark Brannigan
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Camille Vocker (remote), Darcy Belleza, Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), Jenell Sherman, Jenny Johnston, Jim Surmeian (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Megan Motta (remote), Melissa Beaudoin (remote), Sara Greco (remote), Shannon Breckenridge, Stacy Close (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance/Establish Quorum
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment on Consent Agenda
D.
Approval of Consent Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
E.
Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
No public comments.
II. Governance
A.
Approval of Nomination of Board Member #1, Mark Brannigan (Term 2025-2027)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mark Brannigan |
Absent
|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
III. Director(s) Reports
A.
Presentation of Executive Director Report
Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented the Executive Director Report.
B.
Presentation of Charter School Organization Report: Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance
Jenell Sherman presented Charter School Organization Report: Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance.
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Homeless Report
Megan Motta presented the Homeless Report.
B.
Presentation of California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Data
Stacy Close presented California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Data.
C.
Presentation of Dashboard Data
Shannon Breckenridge presented Dashboard Data.
D.
Presentation of Charter Renewal
Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented Charter Renewal.
E.
Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar
Jenell Sherman presented the 2026-2027 School Calendar.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
F.
Approval of Challenging Student Records Policy
Darcy Belleza presented the Challenging Student Records Policy.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
V. Finances
A.
Approval of October 2025 Financials
Jim Surmeian presented the October 2025 Financials.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of First Interim Report
Jim Surmeian presented the First Interim Report.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of 2024-2025 Audit
Darcy Belleza presented the 2024-2025 Audit.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
D.
Presentation of Local Control and Accountability Plan Training
Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Local Control and Accountability (LCAP) Training.
E.
Approval of Expenses and Reimbursement Policy
Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented the Expenses and Reimbursement Policy.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
VI. Governance
A.
Discussion and Potential Action: Board Goals 2025-2026
Board discussed current board goals.
B.
Discussion: Community Conversations
Darcy Belleza presented "When a Community Member Asks..."
C.
Discussion: Board Report Out
The Board reported:
- Field trips have been attended
- Board member student attended the college trip
VII. 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 board meeting is January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Katie Markel |
Aye
|
| Mark Brannigan |
Abstain
|
| Emilia Erickson |
Aye
|
| Jen Davis |
Aye
|
| Amanda Pardini |
Aye
|
No public comments.