Pullman Community Montessori
Minutes
PCM Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 25, 2022 at 5:15 PM
Location
PCM Board of Trustees meetings are held in the Gladish Community and Cultural Center room 102. 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. Meetings begin at 5:15 PM PST the fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month. Public comment is a standing agenda item at each monthly meeting. Items will be addressed by the board according to the Meeting Agenda posted 48 hours prior to each meeting.
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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
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, J. Cassleman, L. Bruno
Trustees Absent
None
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
L. Bruno
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
L. Sullivan
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Meeting Minutes: Regular Meeting on 09-27-22
D.
Approve Meeting Minutes: Working Meeting on 09-13-22
E.
Community Building
F.
DEI and Anti-racism Commitment
Board engaged in an activity related to Chapters 3 & 4 in This Book is Anti-Racist.
II. Public Comment
A.
Making Public Comments
No one was present for public comment and no comments arrived in the board email.
III. LEADER Team Update & Compliance Check-in
A.
October Update
Laylah provided an update of the PCM Tracker and provided an overview regarding enrollment numbers of students across grade levels, showed the compliance tracker, and mentioned conditional certifications for staff.
Laylah presented the contracts tracker and the board discussed the contracts that are pending and/or renewed.
B.
Annual Performance Report
The board discussed and asked questions about the annual performance report that was shared.
Laylah answered questions of the board focused on the topics of:
- interventions/child-study
- state standardized testing (SBAC) - how the Montessori model can be accurately captured alongside the tests scores
The board briefly discussed future directions and goals of a subcommittee (academic excellence) and how these areas may align.
IV. Board Goals & Committee Updates
A.
Monitoring Progress: Board Goals 2022-23
The board reviewed the 3 goals and will continuously check-in on these goals at each monthly meeting.
- The board reviewed/discussed "how" we will meet the goals and demonstrate growth.
- Laylah suggested a planning meeting (2nd monthly meeting) to focus just on goal progress
- 2nd Tuesday of the month (working meetings) and provide e-mail feedback/input if you cannot make it
- A. Guyton suggested bringing laptops/computers for collaborative work
B.
Individual Board Member Report
Each board member reported out on their individual goals and tasks.
- John shared his 2 goals focused on outreach and engagement
- Lauren shared 2 goals focus on enhanced knowledge and education around the intersectionality of special education and Montessori education
- Ayad shared goals and his progress towards goals focused on community outreach & engagement including a fundraising event and recruitment
- Aubree shared her goals about continuous DEI work, focusing on learning about the Montessori model deeper and observing Montessori in action.
Laylah action item- link Google Doc. for board shared goals document
C.
LSEC (Leadership Evaluation & Support Committee)
The board discussed the School Leader Evaluation with emphasis on reflection, growth, and celebration. Reports from the committee included highlights and celebrations about Laylah's resilience and commitment to PCM. Opportunities included a focus on (a) community building and (b) effectively utilizing people effectively and to further delegate work. Laylah shared more about these areas and what her personal goals/focus were. Laylah emphasized the importance of data for reflective practice and asked for further feedback/valuable data.
D.
DC (Development Committee)
E.
GC (Governance Committee)
F.
FC (Finance Committee)
V. Action Items
A.
Equity Plan
Will discuss/review at November meeting
B.
Updated 2021-22 Policies/Procedures/Handbooks
C.
Conditional Certification
Board members acknowledge and are aware that the following staff are out of endorsement:
- Demond Roberts
- David Schneider
- Laure McCormick
VI. Other Business
A.
Summary Report on Academic Measures for SY2021-22
Previously discussed in meeting on 10/25/22.
Share what excites them about PCM and what they want to share this year.