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Lake View Charter School

Minutes

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Location

285 E 5th Street
Chico CA 95926
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/3158960707

Meeting ID: 15 896 0707
Join by Phone: (669) 900-6833

Directors Present

Billie Adkins (remote), Glad Donahue (remote), Jessica Coombs (remote), Lindsay Mower (remote), Sara Rose Bonetti (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Darcy Belleza (remote), Darlington Ahaiwe (remote), Dr. Amanda Johnson (remote), Jenell Sherman (remote), Julie Haycock-Cavender (remote), Kathy Fagundo (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Kimmi Buzzard (remote), Kulpreet Pummay (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Lindsay Mower called a meeting of the board of directors of Lake View Charter School to order on Wednesday Jan 27, 2021 at 5:11 PM.

C.

Approval of the Agenda

Billie Adkins made a motion to approve the agenda.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye

D.

Public Comments

No public comments

E.

Executive Director's Report

Julie Haycock presented her Executive Director's Report that included:
  • Announcement of All Staff Professional Development is taking place 1/28/21
  • Enrollment Report - There are students in the process of enrolling and there is still a waiting list
  • STAR 360 Window is open for the second administration of the benchmark assessment
  • Parent Education Workshop & MDIP presentations are being held for families
  • Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Re-Opening Plan is being posted to the school website in preparation for any future in-person events
Carrie Carlson presented on the Junior High Virtual Academy:
  • The program was launched in the fall of 2020 with Tuesday/Thursday classes focused on the core content areas of Math ELA and Science
  • Also include Growth Mindset 
  • 175 students participate currently with a 90% pass rate 
  • Future plans include a science fair, partnerships, and student showcase as well as expanded program days (Mondays & Wednesdays) and events

F.

Approve Minutes

Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on 12-09-20.
Sara Rose Bonetti seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye

G.

Approve Minutes

Glad Donahue made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 01-19-21.
Billie Adkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye

II. Finance

A.

December Financials

Darlington Ahaiwe presented the school's December Financials.
Sara Rose Bonetti made a motion to approve the December Financials.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Policy on Differential Graduation and Competency Standards and Certificates of Educational Achievement for Students with Disabilities

Dr. Amanda Johnson presented the policy for students with disabilities and graduation/competency standards related to the certificate of educational achievement. The poicy is driven by the IEP process.
Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve the Policy on Differential Graduation and Competency Standards and Certificates of Educational Achievement for Students with Disabilities.
Billie Adkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye

B.

2021-2022 School Calendar

Julie Haycock presented the draft of the 2021-2022 school calendar as this is a key component of planning for the coming school year.

There is an updated version that includes a change to the Martin Luther King Jr. non-school day.
Sara Rose Bonetti made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar with the adjustment of the date for MLK Jr. Day.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye

C.

Title IX Policy

Title IX ensures there is no discrimination or harassment.  The update includes a change to the Title IX Coordinator as well as how the school investigates and responds to a complaint.
Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve the Title IX Policy.
Billie Adkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye

IV. Operations

A.

Publication of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Darcy Belleza and Kulpreet Pummay presented this annual school report focused on student achievement and data. This report, once it is approved will go to the California Department of Education and will be posted on the school's website.
Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve the publication of the School Accountability Report Card.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye

B.

Resolution to Approve Membership in Charter Services Organization (CSO)

  • Julie presented the resolution to become members of the CSO. 
  • Sara Rose Bonetti asked about the CSO Board Member Stipend. Royce Gough shared that this has not been decided as it will be a CSO board decision, however, a member cannot serve on both the CSO and school boards.
  • Sara Rose Bonetti asked if the recommendation is for a current school board member to join the CSO or for someone outside of the board. Royce Gough replied that this is a board decision.
  • Glad Donahue asked about the financial investment/requirement from the school. Royce Gough shared that the initial $5,000 membership fee goes to legal fees to cover the cost of the formation of the corporation. The services are already being paid for and are simply moving the cost and staff to the CSO.
  • Sara Rose Bonetti asked about future board candidates and what the status is of interested candidates. School staff will work on this based on the direction from the board of how to proceed.
  • Glad Donahue suggested asking the families and community to seek out interested individuals because new families have joined the school since the last time there was an opening.

 
Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve the resolution to approve Membership in Charter Services Organization.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Glad Donahue
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye
The Board requests that school staff will provide a list of individuals that are interested in joining the Board. 

The Board requests a Special Board meeting be scheduled for this item as well as any others that may need to be discussed/moved on prior to the next regularly scheduled board meeting. 

C.

2021-2022 Organizational Chart

Julie Haycock presented the proposed 2021-2022 organizational chart that includes many shared positions amongst the four North schools.
Billie Adkins made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Organizational Chart.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Billie Adkins
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye

D.

Disposal of Surplus, Obsolete, or Unneeded Books, Equipment, and Supplies Policy

Glad Donahue made a motion to approve the Disposal of Surplus, Obsolete, or Unneeded Books, Equipment, and Supplies Policy.
Lindsay Mower seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye

E.

Employee Handbook

Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve the updated Employee Handbook.
Billie Adkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Glad Donahue
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Billie Adkins
Aye

V. Closing Items

A.

Board of Director's Comments & Requests

  1. Sara Rose Bonetti - Requests that budget funds are allocated to the MDIP staff, who currently volunteer their time. School staff will consult with legal and Charter Impact and bring back findings.
  2. Glad Donahue asked the reason why so many students from Lake County have withdrawn. Staff (Sarah Davis and Kara Tupy) reported that two families (four students) moved out of state. Julie shared that there has been a trend of families either moving out of state or have had home changes where parents have had job changes. Kara also reports that in the last few days students from the area have enrolled.

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

  • February 24, 2021 at 5:00 pm is the next regularly scheduled board meeting. 
  • There may be a Special board meeting called prior to this date.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Lindsay Mower made a motion to adjourn the board meeting at 6:28 pm.
Billie Adkins seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Billie Adkins
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Sara Rose Bonetti
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsay Mower
Prepared by:
Kimmi Buzzard

Noted by: 




Board Secretary


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