Pullman Community Montessori

PCM Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday March 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM PDT

Location

PCM Board of Trustees regular board meetings are held in the Gladish Community and Cultural Center room 309.  To increase accessibility we offer a virtual option for attendance. If you have difficulty accessing the remote meeting link please call 509-336-5909.  Regularly scheduled board meetings are recorded.  The recording can be found at this link within 5 business days following the regular board meeting: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDWzfFwzxEutv7ZnwexPXpZZO71ALWEZ

 

All board meetings are open to the public. Regular board meetings begin at 5:15 PM PST and are normally the third (3rd) Thursday of each month. Working meetings, if they are conducted, are the second (2nd) Thursday of each month also at 5:15 PM.  No action is taken in working meetings.

 

Public comment is a standing agenda item at each regular monthly meeting. 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 your 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

Public comment is reserved for regular board meetings which are held the 4th Tuesday of each month.  If you would like to make public comment please attend one of the regularly scheduled board meetings.

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Robin McDonald 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Robin McDonald 1 m
  C. Approve Meeting Minutes: 2/9/24 Approve Minutes Beverley Wolff 1 m
   

Please come with amendments ready to put in the chat.

 
    Minutes for Board Meeting--Working Session on February 9, 2024  
  D. Approve Meeting Minutes: 2/26/24 Approve Minutes Beverley Wolff 1 m
    Minutes for PCM Regular Board Meeting on February 26, 2024  
  E. Approve Special Board Meeting Minutes: 3/5/24 Approve Minutes Beverley Wolff 1 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting--Special on March 5, 2024  
  F. Approve Working Board Meeting Minutes: 3/14/24 Approve Minutes Beverley Wolff 1 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting--Working Session on March 14, 2024  
  G. Board Position Updates Vote Robin McDonald 5 m
   

Trustees will accept the resignation of Aubree Guyton, Board Treasurer, and will appoint a new Treasurer.

 
II. Public Comment 5:41 PM
  A. Making Public Comments FYI Beverley Wolff 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.
 
III. LEADERS Team Update & Compliance Check-in 5:56 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.


For public transparency this is a copy of the Commission's Oversight Guidance Manual 

 

What rubrics does the Commission use for evaluation?
Financial Performance Framework
Academic Performance Framework
Organizational Performance Framework (expanded criterion)
School Specific Goals (2022-23) (1 Academic, 1 Operational)

 
  A. HOS Update FYI Robin McDonald 10 m
   

Please ensure you review the Board Dashboard.  

 

The HOS will not be available at this board meeting to provide a report.  Any reports will be provided by Trustee Robin

 
     
IV. Board Goals, Committee & Council Updates 6:06 PM
  A. Individual Board Member Reports (Postponed) FYI All Trustees
   

Individual board member updates will be postponed until the April meeting.

 

Each trustee will briefly present on their progress towards individual goals and tasks. Additionally, trustees may report observations, feedback, or questions gathered since last meeting.

 
  B. LSEC (Leadership Support & Evaluation Committee) Report FYI Bev Wolff
   

Currently inactive.

 
  C. DC (Development Committee) Report FYI NA
   

Currently inactive

 
  D. GC (Governance Committee) Report FYI NA
   

Currently inactive

 
  E. EEC (Educational Excellence Committee) Report FYI Beverley Wolff 1 m
   

Under Formation.  

 
  F. SCC (Support & Coordination Council) Report FYI Amber Panwitz and/or Kimberley Casper 10 m
   

Specialized Purpose of the SCC: To create a community support network to ensure a two-way flow of information around needs and information between the school and families. The SCC will play a pivotal role in coordinating resources, sharing information, and streamlining advocacy for PCM.

Rationale: PCM is committed to a continuous family and community engagement process that spans the life of the school.

SCC Participants: Current PCM Families and Staff.

 
  G. FC (Finance Committee) Report Discuss Matt Paolini 10 m
   

Trustees will review the February financials as presented but will not vote until the April board meeting after the FC has approved and recommended the financials.

 

To inform your questioning remember your resources:


50+ Smart Questions to Ask About Your Schools Finances


Board<>Staff Financial Contract

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  H. 5-Yr Budget Scenario 1 Discuss Matt Paolini 15 m
   

A draft scenario of a financially feasible 5-year budget for K-9 with staffing adjustments will be reviewed by the Trustees.  The trustees will carefully examine the enrollment assumptions and vote on the number of seats for the Open Public Lottery on March 28.

 
     
  I. Board Update on Response to Commission Discuss Robin McDonald 20 m
   

The Trustees will review responses to the Commission and delegates will provide updates on where we are in the process.

 

Attached are the responses from PCM to the Commission.

 

As part of this process and to align with the requirements of a third party investigation process, Trustees will secure an interim Head of School to ensure appropriate coverage during the investigation process.  The trustees will review and vote on the contract with defined scope of work with the interim candidate, Jeneille Brannen.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
  J. Review of 2022-23 Annual Performance Report Vote Robin McDonald 5 m
   

Trustees will review the draft 2022-23 Annual Performance Report.

 
     
V. Other Business
VI. Closing Items 7:07 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Robin McDonald 1 m