PINE FOREST EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.

PINE FOREST CHARTER SCHOOL

2257 E. Cedar Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

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Pursuant to Arizona revised Statutes (A.R.S. 38-431.02), notice is hereby given to the members of the Pine Forest Education Association, Inc., Pine Forest Charter School Governing Board, and to the general public, that the Directors and Governing Board will hold a public meeting, open to the public as specified below in the designated board meeting room at Pine Forest Charter School, Flagstaff, AZ.  The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with the exception of public hearings set for a specific time.

Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03.A.2, the Board may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, for legal advice concerning any item on the agenda, for protection of confidentiality of parties or to review, discuss and consider records exempt by law from public inspection, including the receipt and discussion of information or testimony that is specifically required to be maintained as confidential by state or federal law.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Kelly Smith at 928-779-9880. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange accommodation. 

DATED AND POSTED this _____day of ____________2024 at __________.

By_______________________________________

Cindy Roe, Executive Director 

Governing Board General Meeting Agenda Draft

  I.   WELCOME – Call to order at

            A. Verse: The Social Ethic - The healthy social life is found when in the mirror of each human soul the             whole community finds its reflection; and when in the community the virtue of each one is living.

            B. Mission: Pine Forest School provides an education of the whole child and is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their full intellectual, emotional, and physical potential in a sustainable and beautiful environment which reinforces integrity, understanding, respect, and trust.  Guided by the Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education, we prepare our children to walk into the future with confidence and the necessary tools to create a better world. 

C.   Roll Call (X-present, A-absent): Ellen Ryan__ Johanna Payton __Alex Carpenter__

            Kate Mareck __ Becca Dickerson __ Ex Officio: Cindy Roe __ Kelly Smith __ Gest/Faculty:__

 II.   APPROVAL OF AGENDA:  

III.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

            A. Governing Board Minutes:     June 24, 2024                                                                   

IV.   CALL TO THE PUBLIC (This is the time for the public to comment.  Members of the Board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda.  Therefore, pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.01.G., action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for further consideration and decision at a later date.) 

V.  REPORTS

            A. Faculty: 

                        1. Current Focus

2. Class Activities/Events/Field trips

                        3. Parent Involvement & Engagement

                        4. Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education      

B. Director of Education: 

                        1. Enrollment

                        2. Academic performance   

                        3. Professional Development

                        3. Personnel

                        4. Student Well-Being

                        5. Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education           

C. Executive Director:

                        1. Funding/Enrollment

                        2. Financial report

                        3. Building/Property/Operations/School Safety

                        4. Staffing 

                        5. Legal/Audit

                        6. Fundraising/Marketing

                        7. City/State/County/Federal

8. Core Principles of Public Waldorf Education

9. Progress & Development

 D.  Committees:     

VI. ACTION ITEMS: Discuss and possible action (The Board may elect to convene an Executive Session for protection of confidentiality purpose.  No formal action is lawful during executive session.  All action must occur in public session.  At the conclusion of the Executive Session, the Board will adjourn the executive session and reconvene in public.)

A. Board Member Seat- Recommendation by Nominating Committee: Jesse Finney

B. Approve Jenny Cummiskey as Faculty Representative to the Board

C. Title IX Policy (2024) - Legislative changes

D. Special Education Policy and Procedure - Revision

E. Approve Tax-Credit Funds for San Juan Field Trip- 6th Grade

F. Approve FY25 -Classroom Site-Fund -Teacher Performance Criteria

G. Approve Purchase Costume Storage Shed - Proposal - $6800

  VII.  PERSONNEL (The Board may vote to convene in Executive Session)

VIII.  OLD BUSINESS 

  IX.  NEW BUSINESS

   X.  DISCUSSION

  XI.  ADJOURN  (Next Regular Board Meeting September 24 , 2024 at 3:30 pm.)

Submitted by Kate Mareck, Secretary, on August 23, 2024