Clarksville Charter School

Minutes

Clarksville School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Location

4818 Golden Foothill Pkwy., Ste 9, El Dorado Hills, CA 

 

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Directors Present

Jennifer McQueen, Kelley Laliberte, Lois Stowe, Marcie Conde, Stephanie Porter

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Lois Stowe

Guests Present

Darcy Belleza, Dr. Amanda Fernandez (remote), James Surmeian (remote), Jenell Sherman, Shannon Breckenridge

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance/ Establish Quorum

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Kelley Laliberte called a meeting of the board of directors of Clarksville Charter School to order on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM.

C.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda

D.

Approval of Consent Agenda

Jennifer McQueen made a motion to approve the consent agenda Clarksville Charter School Board Meeting on 10-23-25.
Marcie Conde seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items

There were no public comments. 

Lois Stowe arrived at 6:37 PM.

II. Director(s) Reports

A.

Presentation of Executive Director Report

Jenell Sherman and Shannon Breckenridge shared the report with the board. 

B.

Presentation of Charter School Organization Report: Sequoia Grove Charter Alliance

Desiree Miller presented to the board.  There was no discussion. 

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Presentation of Homeless Report

Jenell Sherman shared the presentation with the board.  

  • Board member asked if there was an increase in students who qualified for Mc Kinney Vento for 25/26 school year.  
  • Board expressed that the school is focused on supporting our homeless students.  Megan M. supports students and shared programs school provides.

B.

Presentation of California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Data

 Jenell Sherman presented the CAASPP Data to the board. 

  • Board asked about 5th graders test scores

C.

Presentation of Dashboard Data

Shannon Breckenridge presented the Dashboard Data to the board.

D.

Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar

Lois Stowe made a motion to Approve the 2026-27 School Calendar.
Stephanie Porter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approval of Challenging Student Records Policy

Marcie Conde made a motion to Approve Challenging Student Recors Policy.
Jennifer McQueen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Finances

A.

Approval of October 2025 Financials

Jennifer McQueen made a motion to Approve October 2025 Financials.
Marcie Conde seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of First Interim Report

Jennifer McQueen made a motion to Approve the First Interim Report.
Lois Stowe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of 2024-2025 Audit

Lois Stowe made a motion to Approve the 24-25 Audit.
Marcie Conde seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Presentation of Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Training

Dr. Fernandez provided training to the boards. 

E.

Approval of Expenses and Reimbursement Policy

Marcie Conde made a motion to Approve Expenses and Reimbursement Policy.
Stephanie Porter seconded the motion.

Note: adjustment on agenda for:  Prior approved amount for Part-time to $150.  

  • Board requested to have comparisons to ensure the stipend is equitable with similar entities
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Governance

A.

Discussion and Potential Action: Board Goals 2025-2026

Lois Stowe made a motion to Approve 25-26 Board Goals.
Jennifer McQueen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discussion: Community Conversations

C.

Discussion: Board Report Out

  • Stephanie Porter stated: mileage reimbursement

VI. Closing Items

A.

Board Requests for Future Agenda Items

  • Update on salary schedules with retention, staffing, and competitive 
  • Feedback on board internally and externally 

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Meeting on January 29,, 2026 at 6:30pm

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Lois Stowe made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
Jennifer McQueen 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 8:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Darcy Belleza