Pinnacles Prep Charter School
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM
In Person: Pinnacles Prep Campus (Admin Office Conference Room) - 504 S. Chelan Ave
Via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88428303638
Meeting ID: 884 2830 3638
Dial In: 1-719-359-4580
Board Members: Rick Wray, Oscar Licon Eusebio, Karen Rutherford, Flora Fernandez, Tyler McGee, Xaxira Velasco Ponce De Leon, Mario Reyes, Tod Treat.
Contact: Oscar Licon Eusebio, Board Secretary
Email: oscar@pinnaclesprep.org
Accessibility: This meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. Special aids and services can be made available upon advance request. Advance requests for special aids and services must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting's start time.
Public Comment (In-Person): Members of the public wishing to comment in person should sign up using the provided sign-in sheet 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called on at the meeting. The Board may respond to public comment during the meeting. Members of the public wishing to provide hard copy written comments at the meeting must bring 8 copies. Ten minutes will be allocated for public comment, with the option of the Chair to allow more.
Public Comment (Virtual): Advance requests for virtual public comment or to provide written public comment electronically must be made no later than 48 hours in advance of the meeting's start time. To make this request or provide a written public comment, please email Oscar Licon at oscar@pinnaclesprep.org. If you would prefer to provide oral public comment, you will be called on at the meeting. The Board may respond to public comment during the meeting. Ten minutes will be allocated for public comment, with the option of the Chair to allow more.
Small School. Big Ideas.
Pinnacles Prep Mission: We exist to cultivate curious, confident, and self-directed
students who lead and succeed in college, their careers, and their communities.
Trustees Present
F. Fernandez (remote), K. Rutherford, M. Reyes (remote), O. Licon Eusebio (remote)
Trustees Absent
R. Wray, T. McGee, T. Treat, X. Velasco Ponce de Leon
Guests Present
J. Fineis, M. Paolini (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Consent Agenda
II. Academic Excellence
A.
CEO/School Staff Evaluation Survey
B.
CEO/School Leader Evaluation by Pinnacles Board
III. Pinnacles Prep High School Development Update
A.
Wenatchee Valley College Update
K. Rutherford shared updates about meeting with WVC President. A letter will be written to WVC Board stating Pinnacles Prep's needs.
B.
High School Curriculum/Staff Development Update
J. Fineis shared that two staff had the opportunity to help develop a curriculum with educurious.
IV. Critical Issues Discussion
A.
23/24 Staffing Updates
J Fineis shared positions that are being hired.
2 math teachers are hired.
Special Education Specialist
Assistant Principal Hiring
B.
Scholar Happenings: Project/Place Based Learning
J Fineis, shared that all students at Pinnacles do a passion project with community impact.
100% of 8th graders did 1-week internships, and 30+ Organizations hosted Pinnacles Prep Students.
V. Calendar of Events for Q4
A.
Important dates for Quarter 4
May 6th is WA Charter Conference
Tall Timber CAMP May 10, 11 & 12
State testing in Math and ELA begins in May
Extend the school year by three days
Stinky Cheese Man Play happening on June 6th
K. Rutherford, The DESE Model Staff Feedback Survey will be used for performance goals, feedback, and Jill's performance goals submitted by mid-July to the charter commission,