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Candidates Efren Ramos, Stephanie Bixby and Michelle Bosley were invited to join the board of trustees after interviewing during the working session on 4/4/2024.  All three candidates accepted the invitation have begun the onboarding process.

We welcome Efren, Stephanie and Michelle to the board and thank them for their willingness to step up and answer the call to serve on the board.

We now have a board consisting of seven trustees, which is in compliance with our by-laws.

We can have up to 11 trustees, so please reach out to board@myPCM.org if you would like information on applying to join the board.

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.

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)

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

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.

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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.

The February financials were previously presented to trustees during the March regular session.  The vote was postponed until the April board meeting after the FC has approved and recommended the February financials.  

To inform your questioning remember your resources:

50+ Smart Questions to Ask About Your Schools Finances

Board<>Staff Financial Contract

Trustees will review the March financials as presented and recommended by the finance committee.

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.

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

• Corrective Action Plan
• MTSS review (Multi- tiered systems of support)
• One IA position filled for AC
• Weekly meeting between Interim HOS and Board Chair
• Update on third party investigation
• Update on potential proposed program changes to the charter

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There are eleven statutory reasons for an executive session; three do not apply to school boards. Of the eight remaining, one of the following must apply to the circumstances for a school board to exclude the public from its meeting:
• Matters affecting national security;
• The selection of a site or the acquisition of real estate if public knowledge of the matter might increase the price;
• The minimum selling price of real estate if public knowledge of the matter might depress the price, but final action selling or leasing real estate must be taken in a public meeting;
• Negotiations on the performance of a publicly bid contract if public knowledge might increase costs;
• Complaints or charges against an employee or board member, however the person complained against may open the meeting to the public;
• Qualifications of an applicant for public employment or review the performance of a public employee, but final actions must be taken in public and discussions affecting employees generally must be held in public;
• Qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office, but interviews and the final appointment must be held in public; and
• Discussion with legal counsel, of enforcement actions, litigation or potential litigation, if public discussion might result in an adverse legal or financial consequence. Amendments in 2001 provided a specific definition of potential litigationThe PCM Board of Trustees will move into executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 for 30 minutes.

We will move into executive session for the following reason: To review the performance of a public employee (any final actions must be taken in public).