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Feather River Charter School

Minutes

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

3840 Rosin Court #100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96568347400

Meeting ID: 965 6834 7400
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Directors Present

David Brockmyer (remote), Jevon Webster (remote), Juina Carter (remote), Max Semenenko (remote), Nick Wavrin (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

Max Semenenko

Guests Present

Bryanna Brossman (remote), Darcy Belleza (remote), Jenell Sherman (remote), Julie Haycock-Cavender (remote), Kimmi Buzzard (remote), Kristie Nicosia (remote), Stacy Close (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

David Brockmyer called a meeting of the board of directors of Feather River Charter School to order on Tuesday Apr 27, 2021 at 6:25 PM.

C.

Approval of the Agenda

David Brockmyer made a motion to Approve the agenda with the removal of agenda items 5A.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Public Comments

None. 

E.

Approve Minutes

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on 03-23-21.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Approve Minutes

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 04-14-21.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Nick Wavrin
Aye
David Brockmyer
Aye
Jevon Webster
Abstain
Juina Carter
Aye
Max Semenenko
Aye

G.

Closed Session

David Brockmyer made a motion to move into closed session at 6:28 pm.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
David Brockmyer made a motion to move out of closed session at 6:38p pm.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Announcement of Any Action Taken in Closed Session

The Board reported out that no action was taken in closed session. 

I.

Executive Director's Report

The Board Received an update on the following items: 
  • Letter of Intent and Open Enrollment
  • Timeline for New Students 
  • Homeschool Info Meeting 
  • Staff Update 
  • Sequoia Grove Schools 
  • Hiring Updates 
  • English Learner Update
  • Special Education
  • Student Support 
  • Assessment Update 
  • Program Planning with Sequoia Grove 

J.

Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance Update

The Board received an update from Jason Baldwin on the Sequia Grove Charter Alliance. 

II. Finance

A.

March Financials

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the March Financials.
Max Semenenko seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

CDE approved Federal Addendum

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the CDE Federal Addendum.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Growth Projections 2021-2022 Updated

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the updated Growth Projections 2021-2022.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Governance

A.

Discussion and Potential Action on Board Composition

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve to keep the Board Composition the same.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discussion and Potential Action on Board Bylaws and Board Terms

The Board discussed the Bylaws and Board Terms. The Board directed staff to reach out to legal about amending the bylaws to have 2-year terms and what steps should be taken to stagger the terms.

C.

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

Max Semenenko left at 7:05 PM.

D.

Executive Director Evaluation Update

The Board announced that they will be conducting the Executive Director Evaluaton at the next regular scheduled Board Meeting. 
The Board discussed the Board Meeting Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year. The Board provided feedback that they would like to keep the meetings on Tuesday, but would like to change the time to 4:30 pm. The Board directed the staff to bring this item back at a future board meeting to be voted on.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

English Learner Master Plan 2020-2021

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the English Learner Master Plan.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Max Semenenko
Absent
Jevon Webster
Aye
Juina Carter
Aye
Nick Wavrin
Aye
David Brockmyer
Aye

B.

Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Update

The Board received an update from Darcy Belleza about the Local Control and Accountability Plan that included the following: 
  • Darcy Belleza shared updates on the school's LCAP Plan and timeline
  • Shannon Breckenridge provided an overview of the High School College & Career Readiness components and the next steps
  • Darcy Belleza presented stakeholder feedback from parents, students, and staff
  • Darcy Belleza shared the school's 3 LCAP goals and parts of the action plan
  • Ongoing stakeholder feedback will continue to be sought
  • Assembly Bill 86: Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant

C.

Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy

Darcy Belleza noted that this Child Abuse Prevention & Reporting Policy is currently in the Comprehensive Safety Plan, however, felt it is important to have a separate, stand-alone policy. Should any changes be needed in the future, the changes would need to be made in this policy as well as the Comprehensive Safety Plan.  

 

David Brockmyer restated that this policy is the exact same policy within the Comprehensive Safety Plan and is being pulled out so that it can be shared separately on the school website. Darcy Belleza concurred.
Jevon Webster made a motion to approve the Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy.
David Brockmyer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jevon Webster
Aye
Juina Carter
Aye
David Brockmyer
Aye
Nick Wavrin
Aye
Max Semenenko
Absent

D.

SELPA Master Contract

Jevon Webster made a motion to approve the SELPA Master Contract.
David Brockmyer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Juina Carter
Aye
Nick Wavrin
Aye
David Brockmyer
Aye
Max Semenenko
Absent
Jevon Webster
Aye

E.

Board Letter to Families Supporting Spring STAR Assessment

Kristie Nicosia presented to the Board and highlighted the importance of a 95% participation rate in light of the changes to State Testing this school year.

 

 

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Board Letter to Families Supporting Spring Star Assessment with the updated wording from the Executive Director and Kristie Nicosia.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
David Brockmyer
Aye
Juina Carter
Aye
Jevon Webster
Aye
Max Semenenko
Absent
Nick Wavrin
Aye
David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Board Letter to Families Supporting Spring Star Assessment with the updated wording from the Executive Director and Kristie Nicosia.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Juina Carter
Aye
Jevon Webster
Aye
Nick Wavrin
Aye
David Brockmyer
Aye
Max Semenenko
Absent

V. Operations

A.

School Growth Plan for Staffing

This agenda item was removed from the agenda during the approval of the agenda. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Board of Director's Comments & Requests

None. 

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

David Brockmyer announced the next Board meeting at May 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Jevon Webster made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm.
David Brockmyer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Max Semenenko
Absent
Nick Wavrin
Aye
David Brockmyer
Aye
Juina Carter
Aye
Jevon Webster
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
David Brockmyer
Prepared by
Katie Royer

Noted by

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Board Secretary
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