Governance
PACT is all about partnering with parents, staff, and students. One way we do that is through committee meetings where we collaborate on curriculum, programming, policies, and finance.
To get the most up-to-date committee schedules, visit the rSchool Today School Calendar.
To receive agenda and committee notifications via email, email PACT-CommitteeInformation+subscribe@googlegroups.com.
Elected | Appointed Committees
School Board of Directors
Budget and Finance Committee
2023-2024 Members:
- Tracy Peters | BFC Chair, Parent
- Ryan Carlson | Parent
- Greg Danger | Parent
- Brad Lawrence | Treasurer, Parent
- Jay Rosenthal | Parent
- Josh Nyquist | Advisor, Chief Executive Director
- Deb Whitby | Business Account Specialist | Email
- Sara Whitby | Parent
District Advisory Committee
2023-2024 DAC Members:
- Kasie Peters, DAC Chair | Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Coordinator | Email
- Jaqueline Washburn | DAC Co-Chair | Parent
- Bridget Canfield | Secondary Teacher
- Ella H. | Secondary Student
- Chad Lucas | Parent
- Ross Peters | Parent
- Sarah Schmid | Parent
- Sean Sutter | Parent
- Cheryl Swenson | SpEd Paraprofessional
- Mandy Thomsen | Parent
- Paul Scanlon, DAC Advisor | Executive Director of Elementary Education
- Romelle Pornschloegl, DAC Advisor | Executive Director of Secondary Education
- Vacant | Elementary Teacher
- Vacant | Community Member
Special Education Advisory Council
The primary purpose of the Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) is to provide a forum for parents and staff to share ideas, identify concerns, and advise the school to improve services along with educational and extracurricular opportunities for children with disabilities.
The school board appoints teachers and parent members. The State of Minnesota mandates the council include parents of students with disabilities.
2023-2024 Members:
- AnnaRae Klopfer, Chair | Director of Special Education | Email
PCS Building Company
PCS Mailing Address:
PCS Building Co., 7250 East Ramsey Parkway, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303-6902
2023-2024 Members:
- Ben Poidinger, Chair | Activities Director | Email
- Ryan Thompson
- Matthew Nelson
- Mary Levy
- Loren Appleberry
Open Committees
PACT Panthers PTO
The PACT Panthers PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) exists to strengthen, enhance, and encourage the educational and social environment of PACT Charter School. Its goal is to complement the school curriculum with additional opportunities for parents, teachers, and students to learn, socialize, communicate, and grow.
All PACT stakeholders are encouraged to get involved!
Wellness Administrative Team
The primary purpose of the Wellness Team is to support a healthy school environment by promoting a positive learning environment, healthy eating, and regular physical activity. Our school believes that providing a healthy environment where children learn and participate in positive wellness practices optimizes student potential for academic performance and contributes positively to their self-esteem.
Committee Officer Elections
Committee Documents
For public inspection of meeting minutes, handouts, and recordings (if applicable), PACT maintains materials at 7250 East Ramsey Parkway, Ramsey, Minnesota. Please email the Lead Committee Clerk to make an appointment to view these documents or receive them electronically.
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Christine Erntson
Office Location: Secondary Campus, A105