Feather River Charter School

Minutes

Feather River School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday September 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Location

3101 Zinfandel Dr., Ste. 350, Rancho Cordova, CA 

 

4305 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, CA 95957

 

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Directors Present

Juina Carter, Kristy Ivey, Marwa Swelam

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Allie Suydam (remote), Darcy Belleza, Dawn Carl (remote), Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), Heather Zlomke (remote), Ires Aponte (remote), James Surmeian (remote), Jenell Sherman, Katie Royer (remote), Kristi Gage (remote), Leah Palmer (remote), Marci Boyd (remote), Sammi Ramirez (remote), Seren Stewart (remote), Shannon Breckenridge, Stacy Close (remote), Stephanie Terrell (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance/Establish Quorum

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Juina Carter called a meeting of the board of directors of Feather River Charter School to order on Monday Sep 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM.

No Public Comments on Consent Agenda.

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve Consent Agenda.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve the minutes from Feather River School Board Meeting on 06-02-25.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

No public comment. 

II. Director Report

A.

Executive Director Report

Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented the Executive Director Report.

Juina Carter made a motion to move Finance Items A, B, and C to later on agenda.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Finances

A.

Approval of Resolution: End of Year Cost of Living Adjustment Stipends, 2025-7

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve Resolution: End of Year Cost of Living Adjustment Stipends, 2025-7.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Resolution: End of Year Cost of Living Adjustment Stipends, 2025-7.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of 25-26 Proposition 28 Annual Report and Expenditures

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve 25-26 Proposition 28 Annual Report and Expenditures.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented 25-26 Proposition 28 Annual Report and Expenditures.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of July 2025 Financials

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve July 2025 Financials as noted.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented July 2025 Financials. 

 

Noted: pg 277 correct year to 25-26.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of 24-25 Unaudited Actuals

Juina Carter made a motion to approve 24-25 Unaudited Actuals.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented 24-25 Unaudited Actuals. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approval of 24-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) Actual Expenditures

Kristy Ivey made a motion to approve 24-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) Actual Expenditures.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented 24-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) Actual Expenditures.  

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation: Oversight Report

Darcy Belleza presented Oversight Report. 

V. Governance

A.

Approval of Body Shaming Prevention Policy

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve Body Shaming Prevention Policy.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Body Shaming Prevention Policy. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Kristy Ivey made a motion to approve Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Presentation: "Ask Yourself: Is this Oversight or Management?"

Darcy Belleza presented "Ask Yourself: Is this Oversight or Management?"

D.

Discussion: Educational Partners Survey Share Out

Darcy Belleza presented Educational Partners Survey Share Out.

E.

Discussion: Board Self-Evaluation Summary

Darcy Belleza presented Board Self-Evaluation Summary.

F.

Discussion and Potential Action: Board Goals 2025-2026

Kristy Ivey made a motion to approve 25-26 Board Goals.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Board Requests for Future Agenda Items

Board requests: None. 

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Juina Carter announced the next regular board meeting is October 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM. 

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Juina Carter made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Kristy Ivey 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 5:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Juina Carter