Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Minutes
August Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 10, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
Mercantile CoWorking Space (14 N. Wenatchee Ave)
Small School. Big Difference!
Pinnacles Prep Mission: We exist to cultivate curious, confident, and self-directed students who lead and succeed in college, their careers, and their communities.
Board Norms
Procedural
Follow Through on All Agreements
Be Fully Present Physically and Mentally
Start and End On Time
Behavioral
Be Bold and Optimistic
Keep Kids at the Center of Our Work
Advance Justice
Put Relationships First and Assume Positive Intent
Board Norms
Procedural
Follow Through on All Agreements
Be Fully Present Physically and Mentally
Start and End On Time
Behavioral
Be Bold and Optimistic
Keep Kids at the Center of Our Work
Advance Justice
Put Relationships First and Assume Positive Intent
Trustees Present
F. Fernandez (remote), K. Rutherford (remote), M. Reyes (remote), O. Licon Eusebio, R. Wray, S. Rolfs (remote), T. McGee, T. Treat, X. Velasco Ponce de Leon (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
J. Fineis (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Welcome and Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Wray called a meeting of the board of trustees of Pinnacles Prep Charter School to order on Tuesday Aug 10, 2021 at 6:05 PM.
C.
Sunrise Connections
D.
Approve Meeting Minutes
T. Treat made a motion to approve the minutes from July Monthly Meeting on 07-13-21.
K. Rutherford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Open the Floor to Public Comment
no public comment requests.
III. Principal Report
A.
Summer Institute Update
Faculty on compass since July 26th for culture building and professional development.
Structures, systems and processes.
Impact Lab
Purpose work
Starting next week will be more about systems, routines, etc.
All staff meeting with mentor groups - individually - and asking some questions about systems like transportation, meals, communications, etc.
Structures, systems and processes.
Impact Lab
Purpose work
Starting next week will be more about systems, routines, etc.
All staff meeting with mentor groups - individually - and asking some questions about systems like transportation, meals, communications, etc.
B.
Enrollment Update
More inquires for 7th grade.
Current enrollment is 120
Current enrollment is 120
C.
Staffing Updates
Change in Music position. Original staff member had a tragedy in his personal life and was unable to teach this year. New hire of a .25 music position. .75 will be hired by other faculty.
Still in search of a nurse. Couple of promising candidates.
COVID-19 policy - staff and student must following the CDC guidelines. Daily attestations and wear a mask or shield and physically distance as much as possible. This is a evolving situation.
Still in search of a nurse. Couple of promising candidates.
COVID-19 policy - staff and student must following the CDC guidelines. Daily attestations and wear a mask or shield and physically distance as much as possible. This is a evolving situation.
D.
Policy and Agreement Adoption/Resolution
- contract with WSD 246 for food service
- deferred compensation for reitrement
- Internet safety policy
T. Treat made a motion to approve the food service policy as present and authorize with the enumeration correction.
K. Rutherford seconded the motion.
enumeration off on the policy between 4 - 6
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
T. Treat made a motion to Authority to enter into an agreement with the state for the deferred compensation progarm.
F. Fernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K. Rutherford made a motion to to approve the internet safety policy as presented.
T. McGee seconded the motion.
Have we thought about what the filter will be? Oscar and staff will meet to discuss.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
COVID policy - CDC guidelines.
E.
Monthly Charter Commission Deliverables
Jill reported on the deliverables and all of them will be done in time.
Representatives from the Commission came to visit and it was a good visit.
Representatives from the Commission came to visit and it was a good visit.
IV. Committee Updates
A.
FACE
- Jill covered the most important piece of enrollment
- Israel has been at Methow Park to help with registration forms for the last month
- On track for the 20th with the ribbon cutting and the first day of school.
B.
Finance Report
T. Treat made a motion to To adopt the budget for 2021-2022 as presented and authorize the President, Treasurer and Secretary to sign the resolution.
K. Rutherford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Development
See report in packet.
D.
Facility
Walk through for occupancy permit on Monday. Anticipate a temporary permit due to backordered due to supply chain issues.
Most of furniture is coming in on the 19th.
Coming in at 15% over budget in the facility remodel. Going to be ok due to fundraising, underspending in areas and projected surplus.
Most of furniture is coming in on the 19th.
Coming in at 15% over budget in the facility remodel. Going to be ok due to fundraising, underspending in areas and projected surplus.
V. Board Governance
A.
Board Member Show and Tell - Xaxira
Xaxira shared about her upbringing. <3
B.
Board Officers, Committees, and Committee Chairs for 2021/2022
Academic Excellence Committee: R. Wray Chair, F. Fernandez, K. Rutherford, T. Treat. K. Rutherford to chair the CEO/Principal Eval Team J. Fineis Staff
Finance: T. McGee - Chair, O.Licon and S.Koester staff
Development: S Rolfs - Chair, X. Velasco Ponce de Leon, M.Reyes
Governance: S. Rolfs & R. Wray S.Koester Staff
Finance: T. McGee - Chair, O.Licon and S.Koester staff
Development: S Rolfs - Chair, X. Velasco Ponce de Leon, M.Reyes
Governance: S. Rolfs & R. Wray S.Koester Staff
C.
Board Assessment
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VI. Closing Items
A.
Sunset Connections
Gratitudes.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Rolfs
Emotion that you are feeling, thinking, emotions about us opening our doors in 2 weeks.