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Lake View Charter School

Minutes

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Location

285 E 5th Street
Chico CA 95926
 
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94419326665
Meeting ID: 944 1932 6665
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Directors Present

Glad Donahue (remote), Jessica Coombs (remote), Lindsay Mower (remote)

Directors Absent

Billie Adkins

Guests Present

Bryanna Brossman, Darcy Belleza (remote), Darlington Ahaiwe (remote), Dr. Amanda Johnson (remote), Jenell Sherman (remote), Julie Haycock-Cavender (remote), Kaela Haydu (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Kimmi Buzzard (remote), Kristie Nicosia (remote), Royce Gough (remote), Samantha Myers (remote), Shannnon Breckenridge (remote), Stacy Close (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 Apr 28, 2021 at 5:01 PM.

C.

Approval of the Agenda

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

D.

Public Comments

No public comments. 

E.

Approve Minutes

Glad Donahue made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on 03-24-21.
Lindsay Mower seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Billie Adkins
Absent
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye

F.

Approve Minutes

Glad Donahue made a motion to move closed session before the Executive Director Report.
Lindsay Mower seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Billie Adkins
Absent
Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 04-13-21.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Billie Adkins
Absent
Lindsay Mower
Aye

G.

Closed Session

Lindsay Mower made a motion to go into closed session at 5:05 PM.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Billie Adkins
Absent
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye

H.

Announcement of Action Taken in Closed Session

Lindsay Mower made a motion to come out of closed session.
Jessica Coombs seconded the motion.
No action or decisions were made during closed session. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Billie Adkins
Absent
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye

I.

Executive Director's Report

Julie Haycock-Cavender presented the Executive Director's Report. 
  • Letters of Intent and Open Enrollment
  • Staffing Update
  • Stacy Close presented a proposed amendment for English Learner Master Plan
  • Dr. Amanda Johnson contributed a Special Education and Student Support update
  • An Assessment Update was presented by Kristie Nicosia  
  • Program Planning 2021-2022

J.

Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance Update

Sara Rose Bonetti and Royce Gough presented the Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance update:
  • SGCA Board Update
  • Staffing Update
  • Current Budget 

 

II. Finance

A.

March Financials

Glad Donahue made a motion to approve March Financials.
Jessica Coombs seconded the motion.
Darlington Ahaiwe presented the March Financials. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Billie Adkins
Absent
Lindsay Mower
Aye

B.

Acknowledgment Resolution for the Selling of Additional Receivables to Charter School Capital

Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve Acknowledgment Resolution for the Selling of Additional Receivables to Charter School Capital.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Billie Adkins
Absent

C.

CDE approved Federal Addendum

Jessica Coombs made a motion to approve CDE approved Federal Addendum.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Governance

A.

Discussion and Potential Action on Bylaws and Board Terms

Lindsay Mower made a motion to to keep the current Bylaws and Board Terms the same.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
Discussion regarding staggering 2-year terms so that the board is never all new board members.
The current LVCS Board of Directors is staggered. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Billie Adkins
Absent

B.

Discussion and Potential Action on Board Meeting Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year

Glad Donahue made a motion to approve keeping the board meetings on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM for the 2021-2022 school year.
Jessica Coombs seconded the motion.
Discussion on keeping the board meetings on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Billie Adkins
Absent
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye

C.

Executive Director Evaluation Update

The same Executive Director Evaluation template used last year will be used with the Executive Director self-evaluation, staff feedback survey, and a closed session meeting between board members and executive director. 

 

Evaluation templates will be sent to Board members.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

English Learner Master Plan 2020-2021

Glad Donahue made a motion to approve the English Learner Master Plan 2021-2022.
Lindsay Mower seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye
Billie Adkins
Absent

B.

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Update

Darcy Belleza and Shannon Breckenridge presented a second LCAP and ELO Board Presentation. 

C.

Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy

Glad Donahue made a motion to approve the Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy.
Jessica Coombs seconded the motion.
The policy presented is currently board-approved and housed within the Comprehensive Safety Plan. The staff recommended that the Board  approve a stand alone policy to publish on the school's website for more transparency and ease of access to the public. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Billie Adkins
Absent
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Glad Donahue
Aye

D.

SELPA Master Contract

This item was tabled until next meeting. 

E.

Board Letter to Families Supporting STAR Assessment Participation

Lindsay Mower made a motion to approve Board Letter to Families Supporting STAR Assessment Participation.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lindsay Mower
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Billie Adkins
Absent
Glad Donahue
Aye

V. Closing Items

A.

Board of Director's Comments & Requests

Lindsay Mower mentioned the need for another LVCS board member. 
Shannon Breckenridge updated that one person has responded to the survey requesting board membership. 
Lindsay Mower requested contact information for the interested party be sent to her for board review for vote at May board meeting. 

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

The Board announced the next regular scheduled Board Meeting on May 26, 2021 at 5:00 pm. 

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Lindsay Mower made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Glad Donahue seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Glad Donahue
Aye
Jessica Coombs
Aye
Billie Adkins
Absent
Lindsay Mower
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:38 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lindsay Mower
Prepared By:
Katie Royer

Noted By:



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