Lake View Charter School

Minutes

Lake View School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 29, 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, Katie Markel, Mark Brannigan

Directors Absent

Jen Davis

Guests Present

Claire Walker (remote), Darcy Belleza, Deanna Moreno (remote), Desiree Miller (remote), Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), Erika Barrish (remote), Jenell Sherman, Jenell Sherman, Jim Surmeian (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Marci Boyd (remote), Monica Mendez (remote), Serena Acker (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 Apr 29, 2026 at 4:04 PM.

C.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda

No public comment. 

Emilia Erickson made a motion to remove Policy Regarding Inconsistent, Incompatible, or Conflicting Employment, Activity, or Enterprise by School Personnel with Administrative Regulations from the consent agenda.
Mark Brannigan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Amanda Pardini
Aye
Katie Markel
Aye
Mark Brannigan
Aye
Jen Davis
Absent
Emilia Erickson
Aye

D.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Mark Brannigan made a motion to approve the consent agenda as noted.
Katie Markel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Mark Brannigan made a motion to approve the minutes from Lake View School Board Meeting on 03-11-26.
Katie Markel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

No public comment. 

F.

Presentation: Student Spotlight

Katie Markel presented the student achievement certificates to Grace L., Theo L., Zailey B. and Morris B.

II. Operations

A.

Approval of Employment Agreement and Addenda

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve the Employment Agreement and Addenda.
Amanda Pardini seconded the motion.

Deanna Moreno presented the Employment Agreement and Addenda.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Mid-Year Budget Revision of CSO Service Agreement 2025-2026, including SGCA Quarterly Financial Report

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Mid-Year Budget Revision of CSO Service Agreement 2025-2026, including SGCA Quarterly Financial Report.
Mark Brannigan seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Mid-Year Budget Revision of CSO Service Agreement 2025-2026, including SGCA Quarterly Financial Report.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of 26-27 Administrative Support Services Agreement

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approval of 26-27 Administrative Support Services Agreement.
Amanda Pardini seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented 26-27 Administrative Support Services Agreement. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Presentation of Director(s) Reports

A.

Presentation of Charter School Organization End-of Year Report

Desiree Miller presented the Charter School Organization End-of Year Report.

B.

Presentation of Executive Director Report

Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented the Executive Director Report. 

IV. Finances

A.

Approval of February 2026 Financials

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve February 2026 Financials.
Mark Brannigan seconded the motion.

Jim Surmeian presented the February 2026 Financials. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of 26-27 Memorandum of Understanding - Shared School Personnel

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve 26-27 Memorandum of Understanding - Shared School Personnel.
Amanda Pardini seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented 26-27 Memorandum of Understanding - Shared School Personnel.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of School Pathways Contract

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve School Pathways Contract.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.

Jenell Sherman presented the School Pathways Contract. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Governance

A.

Nomination and Approval of Board Member #3, Amanda Pardini (Reaffirmation)

Emilia Erickson made a motion to approve Amanda Pardini as Board Member #3, term 2026-2028.
Mark Brannigan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Amanda Pardini
Abstain
Emilia Erickson
Aye
Mark Brannigan
Aye
Katie Markel
Aye
Jen Davis
Absent

B.

Nomination and Approval of Board Member #4, Katie Markel (Reaffirmation)

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Katie Markel as Board Member #4, term 2026-2028.
Emilia Erickson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Emilia Erickson
Aye
Katie Markel
Aye
Jen Davis
Absent
Amanda Pardini
Aye
Mark Brannigan
Aye

C.

Nomination and Approval of Board Member #5, Emilia Erickson (Reaffirmation)

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve Emilia Erickson as Board Member #5, term 2026-2028.
Katie Markel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Mark Brannigan
Aye
Amanda Pardini
Aye
Katie Markel
Aye
Jen Davis
Absent
Emilia Erickson
Aye

D.

Discussion and Potential Action: New CSDC Self-Evaluation Tool

Amanda Pardini made a motion to approve use of CSDC Self-Evaluation Tool.
Mark Brannigan seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented CSDC Self-Evaluation Tool. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Board Share Out: Goals and Community Engagement

Board shared:

  • Board member attended Science Fair
  • Shoutout to the field trip team
  • Asked about how the charter renewal process is coming along

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 board meeting is June 10, 2026, 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 5:24 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Katie Markel