Feather River Charter School Board

Minutes

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Location

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

Meeting ID: 965 6834 7400
Join by Phone: (669) 900-6833

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Darcy Belleza (remote), Darlington Ahaiwe (remote), Dr. Amanda Johnson (remote), Jenell Sherman (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Royce Gough (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 Board to order on Tuesday Jun 15, 2021 at 6:32 PM.

C.

Approval of the Agenda

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Agenda.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
Items 1D (Closed Session) and 1E (Announcement of Any Action Taken During Closed Session) were removed. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Public Comments

No public comment. 

E.

Approve Minutes

Nick Wavrin made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on 05-25-21.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Executive Director's Report

Jenell Sherman presented the Executive Director's Report.
  1. Enrollment- 1656 students currently enrolled, 1840 students is the goal by August
  2. Hiring- 61 returning HSTs, 14 new hires, projected openings is 5 
  3. The Grove- update provided by Lt. Jason Baldwin and Royce Gough
  • July 1st launch
  • Email migration
  • Hiring
  • Board opening to be filled late August
  • Tech- laptops being prepared for staff and students
  • South (Watt and Highway 50) and North (Roseville) offices opening soon 

II. Finance

A.

May Financials

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the May Financials.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
Darlington Ahaiwe presented the May Financials. 
 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Annual Budget

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Annual Budget.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
Darlington Ahaiwe presented the Annual Budget. 

 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Shared Executive Personnel Memorandum of Understanding for Julie Haycock-Cavender and Jenell Sherman

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Shared Executive Personnel Memorandum of Understanding for Julie Haycock-Cavender and Jenell Sherman.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Shared Executive Personnel Memorandum of Understanding for Julie Haycock-Cavender and Jenell Sherman.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Shared Staff Memorandum of Understanding

Juina Carter made a motion to approve Shared Staff Memorandum of Understanding.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Shared Staff Memorandum of Understanding.

The attachments will need final Board approval in the fall once enrollment is complete. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Shared Staff Memorandum of Understanding with Central for High School Virtual Academy

Jevon Webster made a motion to approve the Shared Staff Memorandum of Understanding with Central for High School Virtual Academy.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Shared Staff Memorandum of Understanding with Central for High School Virtual Academy.

The attachments will need final Board approval in the fall once enrollment is complete. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Services Agreement with Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance

Jevon Webster made a motion to approve the Services Agreement with Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance.
David Brockmyer seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Services Agreement with Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance.

Agreement written by Procopio and reviewed by Young, Minney and Corr. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Stipends Charts

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Stipends Charts.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Stipends Charts. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Executive Director Salary Schedule

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Executive Director Salary Schedule.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
Darcy Belleza presented the Executive Director Salary Schedule. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Operations

A.

Resolution to Change Email Addresses and Other Contact Information on all Policies and Documents

Jevon Webster made a motion to approve Resolution to Change Email Addresses and Other Contact Information on all Policies and Documents.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Resolution to Change Email Addresses and Other Contact Information on all Policies and Documents.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Conflict Waiver for Representation of Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance

Jevon Webster made a motion to approve the Conflict Waiver for Representation of Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Conflict Waiver for Representation of Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Operational Memorandum of Understanding with Winship Robbins Elementary School District

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Operational Memorandum of Understanding with Winship Robbins Elementary School District.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Operational Memorandum of Understanding with Winship Robbins Elementary School District.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Facilities Memorandum of Understanding with Winship Robbins Elementary School District

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Facilities Memorandum of Understanding with Winship Robbins Elementary School District.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Facilities Memorandum of Understanding with Winship Robbins Elementary School District.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Animals at School Policy

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Animals at School Policy.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Animals at School Policy. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan

Darcy Belleza introduced the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan. 

 

G.

Public Hearing of Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan

David Brockmyer made a motion to open the Public Hearing of Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan at 7:30 PM.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
David Brockmyer made a motion to close Public Hearing at 7:32 PM. 
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion. 
 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

Local Control and Accountability Plan 2021-2022

Nick Wavrin made a motion to approve the Local Control and Accountability Plan 2021-2022 with Expenditures.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
Darcy Belleza presented the Local Control and Accountability Plan 2021-2022 with Expenditures. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Budget Overview for Parents 2021-2022

Nick Wavrin made a motion to approve the Budget Overview for Parents 2021-2022.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
Darcy Belleza presented the approve the Budget Overview for Parents 2021-2022. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Student Freedom of Speech and Expression Policy

Juina Carter made a motion to approve Student Freedom of Speech and Expression Policy.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Student Freedom of Speech and Expression Policy.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Sexual Health and HIV Prevention Policy

Jevon Webster made a motion to approve the Sexual Health and HIV Prevention Policy.
Jenell Sherman presented the Sexual Health and HIV Prevention Policy.

Per the California Healthy Youth Act, it is mandatory for the school to offer a Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV Prevention instruction for grades 7-12. Families have the choice to opt-in. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Parent and Family Involvement Policy

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Parent and Family Involvement Policy.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Parent and Family Involvement Policy.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Homeless Education Policy Review

Staff conducted an annual review of the Homeless Education Policy. No updates are needed at this time. 

V. Governance

A.

Board Meeting Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year

Jevon Webster made a motion to approve the Board Meeting Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Board Meeting Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year. 

The Feather River Board Meetings will be held at 4:30 PM in 2021-2022.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Acceptance of Board Member Resignation: Max Semenenko

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Acceptance of Board Member Resignation: Max Semenenko.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Governing Board Vacancy

Working group is recommended to fill the vacancy on the Feather River Governing Board.
Volunteer would work with school staff to recruit and review candidates.
Nick Wavrin volunteered to represent Feather River Governing Board in the working group.

D.

Discussion and Potential Action on Stipend Amounts for Board Members

The stipend amount for Governing Board Members for 2021-2022 will be $100.00. 

David Brockmyer recommended revisiting the stipend amount if filling the vacancy becomes troublesome.

E.

Third Amended Bylaws

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the Third Amended Bylaws.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
Jenell Sherman presented the Third Amended Bylaws. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Upcoming Compliance Items

Jenell Sherman presented the Upcoming Compliance Items. 

G.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Jenell Sherman reviewed the current Conflict of Interest Policy that the Governing Board members will sign in July 2021. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Board of Director's Comments & Requests

No comments. 

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

David Brockmyer announced the Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting will be July 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM. 
David Brockmyer made a motion to approve the new Regular Scheduled Board Meeting time of 4:30 PM.
Jevon Webster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

David Brockmyer 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 7:52 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
David Brockmyer