Board Meetings
FRCS Board Meetings are regularly scheduled for the second Thursday of each month at 6PM in the Conference Room on the FRCS campus. Agendas for upcoming meetings will be posted here on the Monday prior to a regular meeting and 24-hours in advance of any emergency meetings. To place an item on the agenda please complete the agenda item form and submit it to the school office or email it to the board at board@forestranchcharter.org at least one week prior to a regular meeting date.
Upcoming Meeting Agenda for February 9, 2012
Joining the Board of Directors
Board positions become available as representative terms expire or leave the board for various reasons. To express an interest in joining the board please fill out our Statement of Interest form and submit it to the school. Fresh faces bring new ideas and new connections. We hope to see yours at our meetings.
Responsibilities of Board Members
As part of our Charter and as required by our By-Laws, FRCS is governed by an elected group of volunteer representatives. In order to insure that Forest Ranch Charter School (FRCS) is responsive to parent’s needs and desires, the Board is comprised of four Parent Representatives (elected by the parents). The FRCS Board also includes three Community Representatives (elected by Forest Ranch Community Association members), one Teacher Representative (elected by the teachers), and an Educational Professional (elected by the FRCS Board).
Board members participate in Board meetings and provide input and guidance for the school operations and future. Board responsibilities and oversight include: budget, fundraising, policy, transportation, enrollment, volunteer coordination, facilities and furnishings, advertising, charter renewal, etc. Individual Board members typically take on one or more elements of responsibility, as well as assisting other Board members, volunteers, and staff with larger tasks, as required. Representatives are typically elected to a three-year term.
The Board member requirements include:
1. Representatives shall be available and willing to attend regularly scheduled and special board meetings.
2. Parent Representatives must be the parent of a child currently enrolled in FRCS.
3. Community Representatives must NOT be the parent of a child currently enrolled in FRCS.
4. Representatives shall be interested in the management, operation, guidance, direction and promotion of FRCS.
Board members participate in Board meetings and provide input and guidance for the school operations and future. Board responsibilities and oversight include: budget, fundraising, policy, transportation, enrollment, volunteer coordination, facilities and furnishings, advertising, charter renewal, etc. Individual Board members typically take on one or more elements of responsibility, as well as assisting other Board members, volunteers, and staff with larger tasks, as required. Representatives are typically elected to a three-year term.
The Board member requirements include:
1. Representatives shall be available and willing to attend regularly scheduled and special board meetings.
2. Parent Representatives must be the parent of a child currently enrolled in FRCS.
3. Community Representatives must NOT be the parent of a child currently enrolled in FRCS.
4. Representatives shall be interested in the management, operation, guidance, direction and promotion of FRCS.
FRCS Board of Directors
Dave Foreman - Chair / Community Representative
Dave and his family moved to Forest Ranch in 1990 from the central coast. With a BA in accounting and a minor in history, Dave spent 9 years in public accounting before moving to Forest Ranch and beginning work with California State University, Chico. He currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Financial Services at the University. Dave volunteered at the old one room school, the new elementary school, and continues on today in a variety of capacities at the charter school. He coached little league and youth soccer for 13 years and has volunteered in several organizations in the community. His children graduated from Forest Ranch Elementary School. As a founding member of FRCS, Dave is committed to helping our community school because he feels children should have an opportunity to learn and grow in the best possible environment we can provide.
Dave and his family moved to Forest Ranch in 1990 from the central coast. With a BA in accounting and a minor in history, Dave spent 9 years in public accounting before moving to Forest Ranch and beginning work with California State University, Chico. He currently serves as the Assistant Vice President for Financial Services at the University. Dave volunteered at the old one room school, the new elementary school, and continues on today in a variety of capacities at the charter school. He coached little league and youth soccer for 13 years and has volunteered in several organizations in the community. His children graduated from Forest Ranch Elementary School. As a founding member of FRCS, Dave is committed to helping our community school because he feels children should have an opportunity to learn and grow in the best possible environment we can provide.
Kiersten Morgan - Vice Chair / Parent Representative
Kiersten grew up in the Forest Ranch community, graduating from Forest Ranch Elementary when it was still a one-room school house. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Architecture (1991) and practiced architecture in Oregon for 15 years. She and her family returned to Forest Ranch in 2007. She is currently a full-time real estate agent with Forest Ranch Realty (DRE#01808835), as well as being active in several other community and professional organizations. Kiersten was a founding member of FRCS and currently has one child attending FRCS.
Kiersten grew up in the Forest Ranch community, graduating from Forest Ranch Elementary when it was still a one-room school house. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Architecture (1991) and practiced architecture in Oregon for 15 years. She and her family returned to Forest Ranch in 2007. She is currently a full-time real estate agent with Forest Ranch Realty (DRE#01808835), as well as being active in several other community and professional organizations. Kiersten was a founding member of FRCS and currently has one child attending FRCS.
Lisa Speegle - CFO / Parent Representative
Born and raised in Napa CA, Lisa moved to Chico to attend CSUC in 1980. She married local Terry Speegle and graduated CSUC in 1985, with degrees in Business Administration, emphasis in Management Information Systems, and Computer Science. Lisa was the Director of Operations and CFO for a local inspection company until 2002. Most recently, she worked in the Finance and Loan Departments at Northern California National Bank. Currently, Lisa is the Chief Business Officer for FRCS. Lisa and Terry have two daughters, Christine - a graduate of Forest Ranch Elementary School (1993-2000) and Sarah - a current student of FRCS. A former PTO Treasurer (1996-2000) and active parent for Forest Ranch Elementary, Lisa was a founding member of FRCS.
Born and raised in Napa CA, Lisa moved to Chico to attend CSUC in 1980. She married local Terry Speegle and graduated CSUC in 1985, with degrees in Business Administration, emphasis in Management Information Systems, and Computer Science. Lisa was the Director of Operations and CFO for a local inspection company until 2002. Most recently, she worked in the Finance and Loan Departments at Northern California National Bank. Currently, Lisa is the Chief Business Officer for FRCS. Lisa and Terry have two daughters, Christine - a graduate of Forest Ranch Elementary School (1993-2000) and Sarah - a current student of FRCS. A former PTO Treasurer (1996-2000) and active parent for Forest Ranch Elementary, Lisa was a founding member of FRCS.
Seren Bradshaw – Secretary / Community Representative
Seren lives in Forest Ranch and brings to the Board years of fiscal and educational experience. As a CPA Seren specialized in auditing school districts and trained staff on school accounting software. She also taught middle school for three years in both English and History. In addition Seren raised two daughters, who are currently full-time teachers. She is also a proud grandparent and active in other community and church organizations.
Seren lives in Forest Ranch and brings to the Board years of fiscal and educational experience. As a CPA Seren specialized in auditing school districts and trained staff on school accounting software. She also taught middle school for three years in both English and History. In addition Seren raised two daughters, who are currently full-time teachers. She is also a proud grandparent and active in other community and church organizations.
Mallory Bodney – Teacher Representative
Born and raised in San Diego, Mallory moved to Chico after college. She graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2007. She decided to continue her education and earned a Teaching Credential and a Masters in Education in 2008. She began teaching first grade in Corning shortly after graduation. On a Sunday drive, her husband, Chris, introduced her to Forest Ranch, where he grew up. Mallory loves teaching at FRCS because she can design curriculum to be engaging and work closely with parents and community members.
Born and raised in San Diego, Mallory moved to Chico after college. She graduated from University of California, Santa Barbara with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2007. She decided to continue her education and earned a Teaching Credential and a Masters in Education in 2008. She began teaching first grade in Corning shortly after graduation. On a Sunday drive, her husband, Chris, introduced her to Forest Ranch, where he grew up. Mallory loves teaching at FRCS because she can design curriculum to be engaging and work closely with parents and community members.
Melinda Boyd - Parent Representative
Born and raised in Chico, Melinda moved to Forest Ranch when she was 11. After college she started her own business at the age of 19 in Fabric Design and Alterations. Returning to Forest Ranch in 2000, Melinda and husband Steve Boyd currently have two daughters at FRCS, Kalisa and Sarehnee. As an active parent with the Forest Ranch Elementary School, Melinda was a Site Council member. Continuing in her role as an active parent with the FRCS, Melinda was a founding member of FRCS.
Born and raised in Chico, Melinda moved to Forest Ranch when she was 11. After college she started her own business at the age of 19 in Fabric Design and Alterations. Returning to Forest Ranch in 2000, Melinda and husband Steve Boyd currently have two daughters at FRCS, Kalisa and Sarehnee. As an active parent with the Forest Ranch Elementary School, Melinda was a Site Council member. Continuing in her role as an active parent with the FRCS, Melinda was a founding member of FRCS.
Robinette Cook - Parent Representative
Robinette has a long record of public service having been elected three times as the Student Trustee for the Butte-Glenn Community College District. Appointed by Governor Pete Wilson in 1993, the California State Senate confirmed Cook by a vote of 38-0 as a member of the California Student Aid Commission. The Commission serves as the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California. During her tenure on the Commission Director Cook voted to establish EDFUND which offered a non-profit solution for managing student loans. EDFUND now administers over $2.4 billion in grants and loan guarantees. Robinette served as a Staff Assistant to Congressman Wally Herger for five years in his Chico District Office. Mrs. Cook was elected to the Gridley Elementary School District Board and served as a member until the district consolidated to form the Gridley Unified School District where she was elected as a founding board member. In 2004 Director Cook was a Delegate from California to the Republican National Convention in New York City for President George W. Bush. In 2005 and again in 2010 Robinette was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Third District Agricultural Association - Silver Dollar Fair Board where she currently serves. Director Cook holds a degree with Honors in Early Childhood Education from Butte College. Mrs. Cook is married to SGT Josh Cook and they are the parents of 5 children - Reagan, Rileigh, Rikaela, Frank and Mokelumne Rosa.
Robinette has a long record of public service having been elected three times as the Student Trustee for the Butte-Glenn Community College District. Appointed by Governor Pete Wilson in 1993, the California State Senate confirmed Cook by a vote of 38-0 as a member of the California Student Aid Commission. The Commission serves as the principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges, and vocational schools in California. During her tenure on the Commission Director Cook voted to establish EDFUND which offered a non-profit solution for managing student loans. EDFUND now administers over $2.4 billion in grants and loan guarantees. Robinette served as a Staff Assistant to Congressman Wally Herger for five years in his Chico District Office. Mrs. Cook was elected to the Gridley Elementary School District Board and served as a member until the district consolidated to form the Gridley Unified School District where she was elected as a founding board member. In 2004 Director Cook was a Delegate from California to the Republican National Convention in New York City for President George W. Bush. In 2005 and again in 2010 Robinette was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to the Third District Agricultural Association - Silver Dollar Fair Board where she currently serves. Director Cook holds a degree with Honors in Early Childhood Education from Butte College. Mrs. Cook is married to SGT Josh Cook and they are the parents of 5 children - Reagan, Rileigh, Rikaela, Frank and Mokelumne Rosa.
Lynne Wright – Community Representative
Lynne’s connection to the school in Forest Ranch began soon after moving here in 1973, when she took a walk through an apple orchard from her house to the one-room school to ask the teachers if they would like a volunteer. Starting that day, she became the student teacher, the first secretary, and the custodian. After gaining her teaching credential she taught in Chico until 1979, then started her Forest Ranch School year teaching K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades in the one room school. After over 30 years of teaching, most of those years in Forest Ranch, Lynne retired from Chico Unified in 2009. In addition to her board responsibilities, Lynne volunteers in the classrooms with assessments, teaching and curriculum assistance, and as a mentor teacher. Lynne brings a wealth of educational knowledge and experience to both the board and school wide.
Lynne’s connection to the school in Forest Ranch began soon after moving here in 1973, when she took a walk through an apple orchard from her house to the one-room school to ask the teachers if they would like a volunteer. Starting that day, she became the student teacher, the first secretary, and the custodian. After gaining her teaching credential she taught in Chico until 1979, then started her Forest Ranch School year teaching K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades in the one room school. After over 30 years of teaching, most of those years in Forest Ranch, Lynne retired from Chico Unified in 2009. In addition to her board responsibilities, Lynne volunteers in the classrooms with assessments, teaching and curriculum assistance, and as a mentor teacher. Lynne brings a wealth of educational knowledge and experience to both the board and school wide.
John Rowden - Educational Representative
John graduated from Chico State in 2001, receiving a BS in Biology and a minor in Spanish. After graduating he spent ten years assisting field operations at CSU, Chico Ecological Reserves. Since 2006 John has administered the non-profit Kids and Creeks, providing outdoor sciences, education programs and field trips to local classrooms. John has worked in a wide variety of educational environments including programs for all grades pre-K through University.
John graduated from Chico State in 2001, receiving a BS in Biology and a minor in Spanish. After graduating he spent ten years assisting field operations at CSU, Chico Ecological Reserves. Since 2006 John has administered the non-profit Kids and Creeks, providing outdoor sciences, education programs and field trips to local classrooms. John has worked in a wide variety of educational environments including programs for all grades pre-K through University.
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