Rick called for approval of consent agenda and previous meeting minutes. 

The following payments as audited and certified by the auditing officer, as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursements claims certified, as required by RCW 42.24.090, are approved for payment. In addition, payroll payments in the amount of $139,857.69 are also approved. 

General Fund 

Accounts Payable 

Total electronic payments totaling $154,021.75 and Check number N/A through N/A totaling $0 

Non-AP Cash Disbursements 

Total electronic payments totaling $637.57 and Check numbers 3025 and 3028 totaling $2,800.00 

Payroll 

Total electronic payments totaling $139,857.69 and Payroll check numbers N/A totaling $0 

No request for public comment.

Jordan briefed the board on 8th grade internships.

She noted several new strong partnerships that are expected to continue into the future.

Jordan mentioned that some participating organizations felt 8th grade was too young. She also feels like the teacher who is teaching the course should be point on creating partnerships moving forward because they will be better positioned to help with placement and coordination.

At the 8th grade level, Jordan recommends holding field trips with all of the students rather than individual internships. This would help position the scholars for week long, placed internships at the high school level.

Scholars interned in food service, information technology, public transportation, outdoor recreation, occupational therapy, and journalism and communications.

Nate contemplated how we can build an outreach and communications network with community members to streamline placements in the future. 

Jordan also shared about CTE offerings for next year, including applied mathematics, AP-level environmental sciences, and the final summit project for senior year. These frameworks have been submitted to the State and are awaiting approval. 

Sara shared enrollment and attendance data with the Board. 

There have been three more registrations for 6th grade a few more expected. Enrollment at the 7th and 8th grade level are full and now have a waitlist. Sara mentioned that "signage" has been referenced on several applications for reasons families considered Pinnacles Prep.

Pinnacles' conversation rate (applications to registration) is at 66%, which is higher than last year's goal of 50% and average of 33%.

The attendance data for the full school is lower than last year's 55%, currently at 43.67%. Much of this data is influenced by the same group of scholars who are chronically absent. Jill noted that the Truancy Court provided recommendations for early intervention to help improve truancy, which will be explored next year.

Gary was absent from the Board Meeting so we are tabling his presentation until the next meeting in June.

Jill shared that Pinnacles will be adjusting staffing to meet its plans for lower class sizes by increasing the staff to student ratio. 5 specialized positions will be removed and replaced with two co-teaching/instructional assistants and two deans of students who will be focused on student culture. One dean will teach two classes and the other will hold a SPED certification. 

Jill also briefed the Board about programmatic changes planned for next year in the high school, including graduation-required project based-courses, graduation-required coursework and electives.
 

The removal of the Balsam Root Modular Classroom was also discussed as the extra space will not be necessary with smaller class sizes.

The New Staff Decision Making Framework will be tables until the June board meeting. 

In Josh's absence, Sara provided a Finance Committee update, including a review of the current Financial Dashboard indicators: 

• Student Recruitment Count: Green
• Public Revenue Received: Green 
• Private Revenue Received: Green 
• Expenditures to Date: Green 
• Cash on Hand: Green

The color-coded statuses reflect areas of strength and those requiring continued monitoring.

Jill reported that we have reached 97% of the development budget goal and provided updates on recent activities, including the Loteria event. 

Rick thanked the Board for completing school leader evaluations. He will be sharing findings by the end of the week and putting together feedback materials for the school leaders. 

Nate asked Jill and Sara to share times they are available for the Ad Hoc Curriculum Committee. 

Rick shared that two board member terms will be expiring by the end of the year and that officer positions are only single year terms, so asked the board to consider these roles. 

Rick also asked that board members consider or recruit new board members to fill a Vice Chair role with the goal of serving in that role for one year before becoming the new Chair. 

Rick shared that the Why Not You Academy in South Seattle will be closing at the end of the school year. 

Washington State Annual Charter School Conference - October 10

Wenatchee Pride Festival - June

Applesox Games opportunities upcoming