bay view academy
Board of DirectorsBay View Academy is a 501c3 tax-exempt organization for both federal and state tax purposes. If you’re interested in joining our Board of Directors, please complete an online application. Paper applications can be printed and submitted to the BVA front office.
Ashley Reyes
Board President
Email / Term completes 2/16/2025
Tanessa Reyes
Board Vice-President
Email / Term completes 10/16/2025
Tanessa Reyes was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula. She’s spent the past 15 years working in hospitality, and the past two years helping her uncle at his auto glass shop. The mother of two Bay View students, she has been a room parent and event volunteer at BVA for the past 5 years. Tanessa is pleased to now join the Board of Directors as both a member and as a representative for CVO.
Marissa Brosseau
Board Treasurer
Email / Term completes 7/18/27
Marissa Brosseau was born and raised on the Monterey Peninsula. She attended the University of California Santa Cruz and obtained a Bachelors degree in Business Management Economics, with a concentration in Accounting, and a minor in Information Systems and Technology Management. She has over a decade of experience working in the Accounting field and is currently the Finance and Accounting Manager at the Northern California Golf Association. Marissa is a wife and mother of two boys, one of which is currently a Bay View student. When Marissa is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Jonathan Christophersen
Board Secretary
Email / Term completes 2/16/2026
Jonathan Christophersen was born and raised in the Southeast of the U.S. and moved to the Monterey Bay area at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 after finishing up his PhD program at Florida State University. He is an atmospheric scientist at the Naval Research Laboratory who studies the connection between ocean and atmosphere and from time to time participates in lengthy ocean-going research cruises to remote places. Jon is an avid surfer, a husband to a fellow meteorologist, and a father to two children, one of which is currently a Bay View student.
Hugh Smith
Email / Term completes 6/30/2025
Hugh Smith is a Peninsula native growing up in Seaside, CA and a golfer at heart. He was introduced to the game by his father who picked it up while on active duty at Ft Ord. Hugh achieved the rank of Eagle Scout like many in his family and was also fortunate to serve as a caddie at Pebble Beach while on the Monterey High Golf Team. He attended Jackson StateUniversity where he graduated with degrees in Finance and Management, the highest GPA of any student-athlete, won the National Minority College Golf Championship and was part ofthe team which was the first HBCU to ever make it to NCAAs. Hugh has over 20yrs of non-profit and golf administration experience. Currently, Hugh is serving as the Director of Program Development and Evaluation at Youth on Course which is part of the Northern California Golf Association. Hugh is a husband and father of three and enjoying being back in the Monterey Area where he grew up, staying active in his faith, community and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Kaytie Tong
Email / Term completes 6/14/2026
Kaytie Tong is a seasoned professional with a remarkable track record of community service and dedication. With a combined many years on a non-profit board, three years on a youth baseball board, and seven years on a youth football board, she has been a driving force behind community initiatives, fostering growth and development in various spheres. In addition to her extensive board experience, Tong has three years, and continues to dedicate, to Monterey High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA), actively contributing to the educational and social well-being of the community. As a proud parent to three boys, she understands the importance of family and community values, instilling these principles both at
home and in her community engagements. Professionally, Tong brings over 15 years of expertise in the healthcare field, where she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals. With a proven track record of leadership and service, Tong continues to make a positive impact both within her professional role and through her active community involvement.
Board Committees
Governance Committee
In coordination with the Head of School, assess existing governing structures to ensure that they reflect and operate on the Charter School’s core principles, mission and vision; to propose potential new governing structures that ensure the flexibility and innovation of the curriculum design for all BVA programs; to review present and future practices and policies; to ensure that the entire school works together and that the Board carries out its policy and oversight duties, while school managers implement it. Review practices and standards for all committees (e.g., hold open meetings, with agendas and promptly posted minutes). Develop Board tools and training, support administration, ensure proper processes for meetings, minutes and agendas. Recommend optimal operating structures, create and maintain policies. Oversees that the hiring process is in accordance with the charter.
Development Committee
Work with school leadership to define academic excellence. Ensure the optimal academic achievement of all BVA students. Define what the graduating BVA student looks like (whole child). Measure academic results against goals as stated in charter, LCAP, and by the Head of School and the Board. Proposes short, medium, and long-term strategies and programs that support academic excellence. The Academic Excellence Committee begins the process to create an academic strategic plan. This committee is also responsible for the LCAP process.
Finance Committee
Reviews, analyzes and proposes budget spending and budget policies to the Board. Submits budget to authorizers as required. Supports audits and other projects as needed.
