Pullman Community Montessori
Minutes
Board Meeting--Special
Date and Time
Thursday January 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Location
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PCM's Mission: to prepare all students to reach their full potential for future success in high school, college, career, and life, using the rich resources of our community.
PCM's Vision: to serve as an instrument of change, helping to progress our education system to better meet the needs of students, families, and educators. We nurture students to be self-empowered lifelong learners, global citizens, environmental stewards, and compassionate and collaborative leaders, bringing positive changes to their communities and the world!
PCM's Vision: to serve as an instrument of change, helping to progress our education system to better meet the needs of students, families, and educators. We nurture students to be self-empowered lifelong learners, global citizens, environmental stewards, and compassionate and collaborative leaders, bringing positive changes to their communities and the world!
Trustees Present
B. Wolff (remote), C. Hill (remote), J. Cassleman (remote), N. Batmunkh (remote), T. Franklin (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Main
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Sullivan (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
L. Sullivan (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Cassleman called a meeting of the board of trustees of Pullman Community Montessori to order on Thursday Jan 7, 2021 at 5:52 PM.
II. Special Business
A.
Attorney Recommendation
B. Wolff made a motion to move that the board grant Laylah the authority on behalf of the PCM Board, to retain the services of Apex Law by securing a letter of intent and providing them $1,000.
N. Batmunkh seconded the motion.
Some questions were discussed:
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
- What is the $1K for, how is it used, and does the balance need to be maintained.
- Have other attorneys been interviewed besides the 2 listed.
- Noted additional attorneys will be interviewed in the future to expand specialization in specific services (ex. HR).
- Noted, both came recommended as having quality experience serving charters schools in the state of WA. Apex has served (and currently serves) a number of WA charter schools and Montessori programs (no exclusive to WA State).
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wolff |
Aye
|
| N. Batmunkh |
Aye
|
| C. Hill |
Aye
|
| J. Cassleman |
Aye
|
| T. Franklin |
Aye
|
| D. Main |
Absent
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:58 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Batmunkh