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

Juina Carter called a meeting of the board of directors of Feather River Charter School to order on Monday Jan 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM.

C.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda

No public comments. 

D.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve consent agenda.
Kristy Ivey 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 12-08-25.
Kristy Ivey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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)

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve nomination of Board Member #1, Jennifer Steele (2025-2027).
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Operations

A.

Approval of Resolution of the School Board of Feather River Charter School Regarding Out-of-State Employment 2026-4

Kristy Ivey made a motion to approve Resolution of the School Board of Feather River Charter School Regarding Out-of-State Employment 2026-4 as noted.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve December 2025 Financials.
Kristy Ivey seconded the motion.

Jim Surmeian presented December 2025 Financials.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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

Juina Carter made a motion to approve Resolution Acknowledging Prior Year Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for the 2022–2023, 2023–2024, and 2024–2025 School Years- 2026-1.
Kristy Ivey seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of Resolution Regarding A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2025–2026 School Year - 2026-2

Juina Carter made a motion to approve Resolution Regarding a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2025–2026 School Year - 2026-2.
Jennifer Steele seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Resolution Regarding A Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for the 2025–2026 School Year - 2026-2.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Salary Schedules

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve Salary Schedules.
Kristy Ivey seconded the motion.

Jenell Sherman presented Salary Schedules.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approval of Resolution: Provision of School‑Branded Shirts for Board Members, 2026-3

Jennifer Steele made a motion to approve Resolution: Provision of School‑Branded Shirts for Board Members, 2026-3.
Kristy Ivey seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Resolution: Provision of School‑Branded Shirts for Board Members, 2026-3.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve Enrollment Projections.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Jenell Sherman presented Enrollment Projections. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2026-2027

Juina Carter made a motion to approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2026-2027.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented the Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2026-2027 with the adjustment of Jennifer Holena's job title.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Kristy Ivey made a motion to approve School Accountability Report Card (SARC).
Jennifer Steele seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented the School Accountability Report Card (SARC).

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. Governance

A.

Approval of Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocol

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve the Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocol.
Kristy Ivey seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented the Student Behavioral Health Referral Protocol.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of 2026-2027 Board Calendar

Juina Carter made a motion to approve the 2026-2027 Board Calendar.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented the 2026-2027 Board Calendar.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Discussion and Potential Action: Board Goals 2025-2026

Kristy Ivey made a motion to approve Board Goals 2025-2026 as noted.
Jennifer Steele seconded the motion.

Measurable Goals 

Governance: 

  1. Attends events virtually and in-person
  2. Sharing information to promote and provide awareness of the school board
  3. Complete Brown Act and Ethics trainings

Academic:

  1. Actively review and discuss data with school staff

Fiscal: 

  1. Adjust reference sheet for acronyms: LCAP, LCFF
  2. Inside reports
  3. Complete annual fiscal training
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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

Juina Carter made a motion to nominate and approve Kristy Ivey for Board Treasurer.
Jennifer Steele seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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
Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve the new meeting start time of 12:00 PM on March 9, 2026.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Kristy Ivey made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Juina Carter 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 5:19 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Juina Carter