Lake View Charter School

Minutes

Lake View School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 21, 2026 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, Mark Brannigan

Directors Absent

None

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

Katie Markel

Guests Present

Camille Vocker (remote), Darcy Belleza (remote), Deanna Moreno (remote), Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), Esmeralda Luevano (remote), Jen Hulbert (remote), Jenell Sherman, Jenny Johnston, Jim Surmeain (remote), Karen Ochoa (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Kulpreet Pummay (remote), Marci Boyd (remote), Melissa Beaudoin (remote), Shannon Breckenridge

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 Jan 21, 2026 at 4:11 PM.

C.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda

No comments. 

D.

Approval of Consent Agenda p5

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve the minutes from Lake View School Board Meeting on 12-10-25.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

No public comments. 

II. Operations

A.

Approval of Resolution: Out of State Employment, 2026-4

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approval of Resolution: Out of State Employment, 2026-4.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

Deanna Moreno presented Resolution: Out of State Employment, 2026-4.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of the Mid-Year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Progress Report

Dr. Amanda Fernandez and Kulpreet Pummay presented the Mid-Year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Progress Report. 

IV. Finances

A.

Approval of December 2025 Financials

Emilia Erickson made a motion to change agenda title from November to December Financials 2025.
Amanda Pardini seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve December 2025 Financials.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

Jim Surmeian presented December 2025 Financials. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Resolution Acknowledging Prior Year Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) For the 2022–2023, 2023–2024, and 2024–2025 School Years- 2026-1

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve Resolution Acknowledging Prior Year Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) For the 2022–2023, 2023–2024, and 2024–2025 School Years- 2026-1.
Mark Brannigan seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Resolution Acknowledging Prior Year Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) For the 2022–2023, 2023–2024, and 2024–2025 School Years- 2026-1.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of Resolution Regarding A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2025–2026 School Year - 2026-2

Mark Brannigan made a motion to approve Resolution Regarding A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2025–2026 School Year - 2026-2.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Resolution Regarding A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2025–2026 School Year - 2026-2.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of 2026-2027 Salary Schedules

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve 2026-2027 Salary Schedules.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

Jenell Sherman presented 2026-2027 Salary Schedules.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approval of Resolution: Provision of School‑Branded Shirts for Board Members, 2026-3

Jen Davis made a motion to approve Resolution: Provision of School‑Branded Shirts for Board Members, 2026-3.
Amanda Pardini seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Resolution: Provision of School‑Branded Shirts for Board Members, 2026-3.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Director(s) Reports

A.

Presentation of Executive Director Report

Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented the Executive Director Report.

Katie Markel left at 5:13 PM.

Emilia Erickson took over moderating at 5:13 PM.

VI. Operations

A.

Approval of Enrollment Projections

Mark Brannigan made a motion to approve Enrollment Projections.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

Jenell Sherman presented Enrollment Projections.

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

B.

Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2026-2027

Jen Davis made a motion to approve Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2026-2027.
Amanda Pardini seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2026-2027.

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

C.

Approval of School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve School Accountability Report Card (SARC).
Mark Brannigan seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented School Accountability Report Card (SARC).

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

VII. Governance

A.

Approval of Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocol Policy

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocol Policy.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocol Policy.

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

B.

Discussion: Board Report Out- Goals and Community Engagement

The Board had nothing to report. 

C.

Discussion: Mark Brannigan Stipend or Reimbursement Choice

Mark Brannigan chose to utilize the mileage reimbursement option.

D.

Discussion: Board Recognition

Darcy Belleza presented School Board Recognition to Lake View Charter School Board Members. 

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Board Requests for Future Agenda Items

Board requests: none

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Emilia Erickson announced the next regular scheduled board meeting is March 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Amanda Pardini made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Jen Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jen Davis
Aye
Katie Markel
Absent
Mark Brannigan
Aye
Emilia Erickson
Aye
Amanda Pardini
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:42 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Emilia Erickson