Pullman Community Montessori

Minutes

Board Meeting--Special

DEI Training Session

Date and Time

Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 5:15 PM

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.  The Zoom link can be found below.  

 

All board meetings are open to the public. Standard monthly board meetings begin at 5:15 PM PST the fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month. Public comment is a standing agenda item at each standard monthly meeting. Items will be addressed by the board according to the Meeting Agenda posted 48 hours prior to each meeting.  If you'd like to make public comment please attend the next standard board meeting.

 

If you would like to make public comment at the standard board meeting 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

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!

Trustees Present

A. Guyton (remote), A. Rahmani (remote), B. Wolff (remote), J. Cassleman (remote), M. Medalle (remote)

Trustees Absent

C. Hill

Ex Officio Members Present

L. Sullivan (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

L. Sullivan (remote)

Guests Present

John Klein (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 Tuesday May 10, 2022 at 5:20 PM.

II. Board DEI Training with BCC

A.

Pre-work

The PCM trustees participated in the DEI board training led by BCC.  This presentation was used to guide the training.  There was discussion both in whole group and breakout sessions.  White and BIPOC affinity groups were used to reflect on take-aways and feeling related to two videos watched as a group.

 

John Klein asked to observe with camera off.  Observer left at 6:50 PM.

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 7:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Cassleman