Feather River Charter School Board

Minutes

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 23, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Location

Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance 

8950 Cal Center Drive,  Ste. 159 (Conference Room)

Building 2
Sacramento, CA 95826 

 

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Directors Present

David Brockmyer, Juina Carter, Matt Tozer (remote), Nick Wavrin

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Allie Suydam (remote), Darcy Belleza, Dawn Carl (remote), Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), James Surmeian (remote), Jenell Sherman, Katie Royer (remote), Kristie Nicosia (remote), Kulpreet Pummay (remote), Marci Boyd (remote), Mary Buhr (remote), Megan Nason (remote), Royce Gough, Seren Stewart (remote), Shannon Breckenridge, Stacy MacDonald (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance/Establish Quorum

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve Matt Tozer using emergency cause to participate remotely per AB 2449.
Matt Tozer seconded the motion.

Michelle and Josh Tozer are over 18 and in the room with Matt Tozer. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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 May 23, 2023 at 5:24 PM.

C.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda

Nick Wavrin made a motion to amend the High School Graduation Policy. 

 

 

 

Nick Wavrin made a motion to amend the High School Graduation Policy as noted.
David Brockmyer seconded the motion.

Add to High School Graduation Policy participation in graduation ceremony doesn't terminate LEA obligation to provide free appropriate public education.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Nick Wavrin made a motion to approve Consent Agenda as noted.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

High School Graduation Policy was amended above. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Nick Wavrin made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on 03-07-23.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

No public comments. 

II. Finances

A.

Presentation: Introduction to Financials/Budget

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Introduction to Financials. 

B.

Presentation of 2023-2024 DRAFT Annual Budget

James Surmeian presented 2023-2024 DRAFT Annual Budget. 

C.

Public Hearing for 2023-2024 DRAFT Annual Budget

Nick Wavrin made a motion to open the Public Hearing for 2023-2024 DRAFT Annual Budget.
David Brockmyer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Matt Tozer made a motion to closed Public Hearing for 2023-2024 DRAFT Annual Budget.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of April 2023 Financials

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve April 2023 Financials.
Matt Tozer seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented April 2023 Financials. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation: Introduction of Local Control and Accountability Plan

Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Introduction of Local Control and Accountability Plan. 

B.

Presentation of DRAFT: 23-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan

Kulpreet Pummay presented DRAFT 23-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan. 

C.

Public Hearing for DRAFT: 23-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan

David Brockmyer made a motion to open Public Hearing for DRAFT 23-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
David Brockmyer made a motion to close the Public Hearing for DRAFT 23-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan.
Matt Tozer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Governance

A.

Approval of Nomination of Governing Board Member #1: Stacy MacDonald

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve Nomination of Governing Board Member #1: Stacy MacDonald.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Nomination of Governing Board Member #2: Marwa Swelam

David Brockmyer made a motion to approve Nomination of Governing Board Member #2: Marwa Swelam.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of Nomination of CSO Board Member: Rose Farmarzi-Rad

Matt Tozer made a motion to approve Nomination of CSO Board Member: Rose Farmarzi-Rad.
David Brockmyer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Nomination of CSO Board Member: Gloria Maxwell

Matt Tozer made a motion to approve Nomination of CSO Board Member: Gloria Maxwell.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Discussion and Approval of FRCS School Board Positions, effective 7-1-23

Dave Brockmyer announced his resignation. June 6, 2023 is his last meeting. 

 

F.

Discussion and Potential Action: Review Bylaws

David Brockmyer made a motion to leave the Bylaws as is.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Discussion of Governing Board Self-Evaluation

David Brockmyer made a motion to table Governing Board Self-Evaluation until June 6, 2023 meeting.
Matt Tozer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Closing Items

A.

Board Requests for Future Agenda Items

No requests from the Board. 

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Dave Brockmyer announced the next regular scheduled board meeting is June 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM. 

David Brockmyer made a motion to adjourn the Meeting.
Nick Wavrin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
David Brockmyer