Feather River Charter School

Minutes

Feather River Charter School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday January 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Location

Sacramento Office:
3101 Zinfandel Dr. Suite 350

Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
 

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Feather River Charter School website

Directors Present

Juina Carter, Marwa Swelam, Stacy MacDonald

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Allie Suydam (remote), Camille Vocker (remote), Darcy Belleza, Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), Dr. Megan Nason (remote), James Surmeian (remote), Jenell Sherman, Katie Royer, Kulpreet Pummay (remote), Leah Palmer (remote), Marci Boyd (remote), Megan Motta (remote), Olha (remote), Sara Greco, Seren Stewart (remote), Shannon Breckenridge, Stacy Close (remote), Stephanie Terrell (remote)

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 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM.

C.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda

No public comment on consent agenda. 

D.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Stacy MacDonald made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.

As noted: exchanged consent agenda summary. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Stacy MacDonald made a motion to approve the minutes from Feather River School Board Meeting on 12-09-24.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

No public comments. 

II. Executive Director Report

A.

Presentation of Executive Director Report

Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented Executive Director Report. 

III. Finances

A.

Approval of November 2024 Financials

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve November 2024 Financials.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

James Surmeian presented November 2024 Financials. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of Instructional Funds 2025-2026

Stacy MacDonald made a motion to approve Instructional Funds 2025-2026.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.

Dr. Amanda Fernandez and Jenell Sherman presented Instructional Funds 2025-2026. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of Salary Schedules

Juina Carter made a motion to approve Salary Schedules.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.

Deanna Moreno, Dr. Amanda Fernandez, Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge presented Salary Schedules.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Enrollment Projection 2025-2026

Stacy MacDonald made a motion to approve Enrollment Projections 2025-2026.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Jenell Sherman presented Enrollment Projections 2025-2026. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approval of College Textbook Reimbursement Policy

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve College Textbook Reimbursement Policy.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Shannon Breckenridge presented College Textbook Reimbursement Policy. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of CAASPP Results

Juina Carter made a motion to remove item from the Agenda.
Stacy MacDonald seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Presentation of Dashboard Results

Kulpreet Pummay and Dr. Amanda Fernandez presented Dashboard Results

C.

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

D.

Presentation of Homeless Student Report

Megan Motta presented Homeless Student Report. 

V. Operations

A.

Approval of School Calendar 2025-2026

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve School Calendar 2025-2026.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Jenell Sherman presented School Calendar 2025-2026. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Stacy MacDonald
Abstain
Juina Carter
Aye
Marwa Swelam
Aye

B.

Approval of School Accountability Report Card

Stacy MacDonald made a motion to approve School Accountability Report Card.
Marwa Swelam seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented School Accountability Report Card

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plan

Stacy MacDonald made a motion to approve Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Darcy Belleza presented Comprehensive School Safety Plan.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Governance

A.

Approval of Official Letterhead Policy

Marwa Swelam made a motion to approve Official Letterhead Policy.
Juina Carter seconded the motion.

Jenell Sherman presented Official Letterhead Policy. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Board Share Out: Goals and Community Engagement

The board reviewed and discussed various activities, including park days, school events, and other engagements attended by individual members.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Board Requests for Future Agenda Items

The Board requested:

  • Hiring projection
  • An action plan of how to improve test scores

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Juina Carter announced the next regular scheduled board meeting is March 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM. 

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Stacy MacDonald 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 8:23 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Juina Carter