Pullman Community Montessori
Minutes
PCM Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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. If you would like to make public comment please attend one of the regularly scheduled board meetings.
As this is the regular board meeting for April, time for public testimony has been scheduled for this meeting.
Trustees Present
A. MacPhee, B. Wolff, C. Albano (remote), E. Ramos, M. Bosley, R. McDonald, S. Bixby (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
E. Ramos
Guests Present
D. Porter
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Meeting Minutes: 03-21-2024
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Albano |
Aye
|
| M. Bosley |
Aye
|
| A. MacPhee |
Aye
|
| E. Ramos |
Absent
|
| B. Wolff |
Aye
|
| S. Bixby |
Aye
|
| R. McDonald |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Meeting Minutes: 3/25/2024 Board Meeting Special
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Wolff |
Aye
|
| C. Albano |
Aye
|
| E. Ramos |
Aye
|
| R. McDonald |
Aye
|
| S. Bixby |
Aye
|
| M. Bosley |
Aye
|
| A. MacPhee |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Board Meeting Working Session Minutes: 4/4/2024
On second page, capitalize Efren's name
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. MacPhee |
Aye
|
| C. Albano |
Aye
|
| M. Bosley |
Aye
|
| R. McDonald |
Aye
|
| S. Bixby |
Aye
|
| E. Ramos |
Aye
|
| B. Wolff |
Aye
|
F.
Board Updates
II. LEADERS Team Update & Compliance Check-in
A.
Board Dashboard Update
The HOS was not available at this board meeting to provide a report. The report was provided by Trustee Robin PCM_Board_Dashboard_04-01-2024.xlsx
III. Board Goals, Committee & Council Updates
A.
Individual Board Member Reports
Each trustee briefly presented on their progress towards individual goals and tasks. Additionally, trustees reported observations, feedback, or questions gathered since last meeting.
B.
LSEC (Leadership Support & Evaluation Committee) Report
C.
DC (Development Committee) Report
D.
GC (Governance Committee) Report
E.
EEC (Educational Excellence Committee) Report
F.
SCC (Support & Coordination Council) Report
Kim provided an update from the Support & Coordination Council.
To share videos or comments please email : pcmneeds@gmail.com
G.
FC (Finance Committee) Report for February
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Bosley |
Aye
|
| C. Albano |
Aye
|
| B. Wolff |
Aye
|
| R. McDonald |
Aye
|
| S. Bixby |
Aye
|
| A. MacPhee |
Aye
|
| E. Ramos |
Aye
|
H.
FC (Finance Committee ) Report for March
Trustees will reviewed the March financials as presented and recommended by the finance committee.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Albano |
Aye
|
| R. McDonald |
Aye
|
| M. Bosley |
Aye
|
| A. MacPhee |
Aye
|
| B. Wolff |
Aye
|
| E. Ramos |
Aye
|
| S. Bixby |
Aye
|
I.
5-Yr Budget Scenario 1
A draft scenario of a financially feasible 5-year budget for K-9 with staffing adjustments was reviewed by the Trustees. The trustees carefully examined the enrollment assumptions.
J.
Board Update on Response to Commission
The Trustees reviewed responses to the Commission and delegates provided updates on where they 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
PCM Draft Corrective Action Plan_ Student Safety Revised RM.docx
IV. Other Business
A.
Executive Session
The PCM Board of Trustees moved into executive session at: for 30 minutes for the following reason: To review the performance of a public employee (any final actions must be taken in public).
Entered: 7:02pm | Returned: 7:32 PM
The Board came out of executive session and requested five more minutes to conclude their discussion.
Entered: 7:34pm | Returned: 7:39pm
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Bosley |
Aye
|
| B. Wolff |
Aye
|
| E. Ramos |
Aye
|
| A. MacPhee |
Aye
|
| R. McDonald |
Aye
|
| C. Albano |
Aye
|
| S. Bixby |
Aye
|
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.
The PCM Board welcomes Efren, Stephanie and Michelle to the board and thanks them for their willingness to step up and answer the call to serve on the board.
The PCM Board of Trustees consists of seven trustees, which is in compliance with our by-laws.
The PCM Board 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.