Feather River Charter School
Minutes
Feather River School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Location
3101 Zinfandel Dr., Ste. 350, Rancho Cordova, CA
4305 South Meridian Rd. Meridian, CA
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Directors Present
Jennifer Steele, Juina Carter, Kristy Ivey, Marwa Swelam
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Bonni Sorber (remote), Darcy Belleza, Deanna Moreno (remote), Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), Heather Zlomke, Jenell Sherman, Jim Surmeian (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Kulpreet Pummay (remote), Leah Palmer (remote), Marci Boyd (remote), Marianne Bagai (remote), Nancy Christiansen (remote), Sara Greco (remote), Seren Stewart (remote), Shannon Breckenridge
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance/Establish Quorum
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment on Consent Agenda
D.
Approval of Consent Agenda
E.
Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
No public comments.
II. Governance
A.
Approval of Nomination of Board Member #1, Jennifer Steele (2025-2027)
III. Operations
A.
Approval of Resolution of the School Board of Feather River Charter School Regarding Out-of-State Employment 2026-4
Deanna Moreno presented Resolution of the School Board of Feather River Charter School Regarding Out-of-State Employment 2026-4, with the addition of AZ.
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Presentation of Mid-Year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Progress Report
Dr. Amanda Fernandez and Kulpreet Pummay presented Mid-Year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Progress Report.
V. Finances
A.
Approval of December 2025 Financials
Jim Surmeian presented December 2025 Financials.
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
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.
C.
Approval of Resolution Regarding A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2025–2026 School Year - 2026-2
Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Resolution Regarding A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2025–2026 School Year - 2026-2.
D.
Approval of Salary Schedules
Jenell Sherman presented Salary Schedules.
E.
Approval of Resolution: Provision of School‑Branded Shirts for Board Members, 2026-3
Darcy Belleza presented Resolution: Provision of School‑Branded Shirts for Board Members, 2026-3.
VI. Director(s) Reports
A.
Presentation of Executive Director Report
Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented the Executive Director Report.
VII. Operations
A.
Approval of Enrollment Projections
Jenell Sherman presented Enrollment Projections.
B.
Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2026-2027
Darcy Belleza presented the Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2026-2027 with the adjustment of Jennifer Holena's job title.
C.
Approval of School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Darcy Belleza presented the School Accountability Report Card (SARC).
VIII. Governance
A.
Approval of Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocol
Darcy Belleza presented the Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocol.
B.
Approval of 2026-2027 Board Calendar
Darcy Belleza presented the 2026-2027 Board Calendar.
C.
Discussion and Potential Action: Board Goals 2025-2026
Measurable Goals
Governance:
- Attends events virtually and in-person
- Sharing information to promote and provide awareness of the school board
- Complete Brown Act and Ethics trainings
Academic:
- Actively review and discuss data with school staff
Fiscal:
- Adjust reference sheet for acronyms: LCAP, LCFF
- Inside reports
- Complete annual fiscal training
D.
Discussion: Community Conversations
Darcy Belleza presented When A Community Member Asks...
E.
Discussion: Board Report Out
The Board reported:
- Board member attended NHS event
F.
Discussion and Potential Action: Election of Board Treasurer
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Juina Carter |
Aye
|
| Kristy Ivey |
Aye
|
| Jennifer Steele |
Aye
|
| Marwa Swelam |
Aye
|
G.
Discussion: Board Recognition
Darcy Belleza presented School Board Recognition to the Feather River Charter School Board.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Board Requests for Future Agenda Items
Board requests:
- Mileage Reimbursement Stipend Option
B.
Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting
Juina Carter announced the next regular scheduled board meeting is March 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
No public comments.