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Pullman Community Montessori

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday November 14, 2023 at 5:15 PM PST

Location

PCM Board of Trustees meetings are held in the Gladish Community and Cultural Center room 100a. To increase accessibility we offer a virtual option for attendance. If you have difficulty accessing the remote meeting link please email board@myPCM.org
 

All board meetings are open to the public. Working Meetings are normally held the second Tuesday of the month beginning at 5:15.  Regular Board Meetings begin at 11:00 AM PST and are normally the fourth (4th) Thursday of each month. A list of our board meetings dates and times can be found on our website.  Any changes to times, locations, days can also be found on the website.

 

Public comment is a standing agenda item at both the working meetings and regular meetings. Items will be addressed by the board according to the Meeting Agenda posted 48 hours prior to each meeting. If you would like to make public comment you will be called on in the order you arrived. We generally allow 5 minutes for presentation of personal comments/questions/concerns/grievances. You may view our PCM Grievance and Conflict Resolution Policy and Procedures here. Public comment should be shared with the board in writing in advance of the board meeting for us to better address you consideration. Please email to board@mypcm.org or submit in paper form to the PCM office in Gladish Community and Cultural Center STE 212. You should receive confirmation of receipt of your written statement within 48 hours of submission. If you do not receive confirmation, please email DesireeP@myPCM.org

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:15 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Beverley Wolff 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Beverley Wolff
  C. Approve Minutes Outstanding Approve Minutes Beverley Wolff 1 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting on October 10, 2023  
  D. Trustee Resignation Vote Beverley Wolff 3 m
   

The board will accept the resignation of Kim Torres, Trustee.

 

Trustee Torres has move to the east coast and can no longer sustain the schedule difference.

  
II. Prospective Trustee Interviews 5:20 PM
  A. Interview: Ana Burton Vote Beverley Wolff 35 m
     
     
  B. Interview: Jay O'Neal Vote Beverley Wolff 35 m
     
     
III. Public Comment 6:30 PM
  A. Opportunity for Public Comment FYI 15 m
   

Welcome! If you would like to make public comment you will be called on in the order you logged in/arrived.
• We generally allow 5 minutes for presentation of personal comments/questions/concerns/grievances.
• You may view our PCM Grievance and Conflict Resolution Policy and Procedures here.
• Public comment should be shared with the board in writing in advance of the board meeting for us to better address your consideration.
• Please email to board@mypcm.org or submit in paper form to the PCM office in Gladish Community and Cultural Center.
• You should receive confirmation of receipt of your written statement within 48 hours of submission.

  
IV. LEADERS Team Update & Compliance Check-in 6:45 PM
 

Per PCM's Charter School Contract with the Commission, PCM Trustees should regularly review the Statement of Assurances to ensure we are fulfilling our obligation to the contract.

 

What rubrics does the Commission use for evaluation? 

Financial Performance Framework

Academic Performance Framework

Organizational Performance Framework (expanded criterion) 

School Specific Goals (2023-24) (1 Academic, 1 Operational)

  
  A. September-October HOS Update FYI Laylah Sullivan 30 m
   

To help provide you questions for consideration remember to peruse your Governing for Greatness book.

 

To prepare, please review the November board dashboard.

  
     
V. Board Goals, Committee, & Council Updates 7:15 PM
  A. Individual board members goals check-in Discuss Beverley Wolff 15 m
   

Each trustee will briefly present on their progress towards individual goals and tasks. 

  
  B. SCC (Support & Coordination Council) Report FYI NA
   

Currently inactive. Have not found volunteers to date.

  
  C. LSEC (Leadership Support & Evaluation Committee) Report FYI NA
   

There has been no activity to report.

  
  D. DC (Development Committee) Report FYI NA
   

There has been no activity to report.

  
  E. GC (Governance Committee) Report FYI NA
   

There has been no activity to report.

  
  F. EEC (Educational Excellence Committee) Report FYI NA
   

There has been no activity to report.

  
  G. FC (Finance Committee) Report Vote Aubree Guyton 5 m
   

Trustees will review the September & October financials as presented and recommended by the finance committee.

 

To inform your questioning remember your resources:

 

50+ Smart Questions to Ask About Your Schools Finances

 

Board<>Staff Financial Contract

  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
VI. Other Business 7:35 PM
  A. Tasks and old business Discuss Beverley Wolff 10 m
   

Trustees will check in on:

 

  1. Recent Compliance requirement around training on teacher certification requirements
  2. Board self-assessment
  3. Recording and posting Board meetings
  
VII. Closing Items 7:45 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Beverley Wolff