Committees

Governance

2022-2023 Committee Calendar

PACT is all about partnering as parents, staff, and students -- and one way we do that is through committee meetings where we collaborate on everything from curriculum to policies, and so much more.

All committees, excluding the PACT School Board, meet on the same night! Some committees meet at 5 p.m. Then at 6 p.m. join us for our Community ImPACT information session. And then at 6:20 p.m., we break off into the individual committees and teams.

To get the most up-to-date committee schedules visit the rSchool Today School Calendar.

Get Involved

All stakeholders are welcome at committee meetings! If you would like information or to talk to someone about joining a committee, complete this form!

Committee Interest Form

Stay Informed

The ImPACT E-Newsletter is a weekly email full of volunteer, committee, and donation opportunities for PACT families. It is published on Tuesdays during the school year and as needed over the summer.

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Elected | Appointed Committees

School Board of Directors

The PACT Charter School Board of Directors agrees to uphold the mission of PACT to partner as parents, students, and staff to develop students of character and academic excellence. The Board provides overall direction for PACT's development and growth, evaluates the Executive Directors, approves all significant educational and operational policies, and monitors compliance.

2022-2023 Members:
Joline Neilson (Chair), Brad Lawrence (Treasurer), Sammy Peltier (Secretary), Jason Busch, Ann Ostendorf, Jennifer Rassett, Carl Sandmann, Jason Tossey, Josh Nyquist (Advisor), Paul Scanlon (Advisor), Romelle Pornschloegl (Advisor), Rod Haenke (Authorizer Governance Analyst).

Board Clerk: Vacant

School Board of Directors Webpage

Budget and Finance Committee

The Budget and Finance Committee (BFC) provides oversight of the finances and financial policies of PACT Charter School to ensure high integrity professional accounting practices are followed and provide effective communication related to financial matters. They also ensure prudent use of school funds and adherence to the approved budget while providing relevant information and guidance to the PACT School Board.

2022-2023 Members:
Deb Whitby (chair), Brad Lawrence (treasurer), Ryan Carlson, Phil Johnson, Josh Nyquist, Tracy Peters, Jay Rosenthal, and Sara Whitby

Clerk: Vacant

BFC Agendas

BFC Committee Description

BFC Minutes

Designated Funds Treasurer

District Advisory Committee

The District Advisory Committee (DAC) monitors the continuous academic and nonacademic improvement of PACT Charter School. The committee works with the administration, staff, and the committees of the School Board to analyze data and recommend rigorous academic standards as student achievement goals for school improvement.

2022-2023 Members:
Kasie Peters (chair), Brit Erickson, Jayme Lisell, Griffin McShane, Cheryl Swenson, and Barb Anderson.

Clerk: Tara Baxter

DAC Agendas

DAC Committee Description

DAC Minutes

Facilities Committee

The Facilities Committee (FAC) provides guidance, oversight, and, when appropriate, specialized expertise to the institutional administration in the following areas: (1) Long-range physical planning; (2) Capital renewal; (3) Capital projects; (4) Facilities-related policies and procedures; and (5) Operations and maintenance.

Members:

Josh Nyquist, FAC Chair | Executive Director of Building Operations | Email
Ben Poidinger, FAC Vice-Chair | Activities Director | Email
Christine Erntson, FAC Secretary | Marketing and Communication Coordinator | Email

Pam Backowski | Elementary Teacher | Email
Mike Bjokne, Parent | Email
Jason Busch | School Board of Director | Parent | Email
Bridget Canfield | Language Arts Teacher | Email
Lindsey Ellison, Secondary Support Services Teacher | Email
Paul Scanlon, Executive Director of Elementary Education | Email
Romelle Pornschloegl | Executive Director of Secondary Education | Email
Julie Grawey, Parent | Email
Brad Lawrence | School Board Treasurer | Parent | Email
Jenelle Moehn, Assistant Director of Education | Email
Matthew Nelson, Facilities Director | Email
Toessawat Suparat | Technology Coordinator | Email

*Various staff and parents will be brought in to meet/consult as needed.

Clerk: Deb Anderson

FAC Agendas

FAC Committee Description

FAC Minutes

PCS Building Company

The PCS Building Company is a legal entity that exists solely to hold ownership of any building PACT may build. PACT Charter School leases from PCS Building Co. so to take advantage of lease aid. PCS will finance the building through tax-exempt bonds. Selling bonds provides money to the PCS to purchase, renovate and/or build a new facility.

PCS Mailing Address:
PCS Building Co., 7250 East Ramsey Parkway, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303-6902

2021-2022 Members:
Ryan Thompson, Matthew Nelson, Ben Poidinger, Mary Levy and Loren Appleberry.

Clerk: Vacant

PCS Minutes

PCS Documents

Open Committees | Teams

Elementary Programming and Curriculum Committee

The Elementary Programming and Curriculum Committee (EPCC) make most program and curriculum decisions for grades K-6. They develop and review policy, oversee programs, and create task forces when needed to address specific areas of concern as they arise. They also review and approve curriculum, including videos, textbooks, music, etc., and oversee the development and maintenance of the school-wide scope and sequence.

All PACT stakeholders are members of EPCC.

EPCC Chair: Marcia Aas

EPCC Agendas

EPCC Committee Description

Curriculum Review Schedule

EPCC Minutes

PACT Literacy Plan

Secondary Programming and Curriculum Committee

The Secondary Programming and Curriculum Committee make most program and curriculum decisions for PACT grades 7-12. They develop and review policy, oversee programs, and create task forces when needed to address specific areas of concern as they arise. They also review and approve curriculum, including videos, textbooks, music, etc., and oversee the development and maintenance of the school-wide scope and sequence.

All PACT stakeholders are members of SPCC.

SPCC Chair: Kasie Peters

SPCC Agendas

SPCC Committee Description

Curriculum Review Schedule

SPCC Minutes

PACT Literacy Plan

Special Ed 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, in order to improve services along with educational and extracurricular opportunities for children with disabilities.

Teacher members appointed by the Administration and open to all parents of PACT. The state of MN mandates the council include parents of students with disabilities.

SEAC Committee Description

PACT TSES Manual (2016)

PACT 504 Handbook

Restrictive Procedures Plan

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.

Wellness Agendas

Wellness Minutes

Triennial Assessment of the Wellness Policy

Administrative Teams

Extracurricular
Secondary School Spirit
Community Events and Outreach
Staff Appreciation
Elementary School Spirit
Community-Building Fundraising Event
Wellness

Committee Officer Elections

PACT has two elected committees: School Board and Budget and Finance. Elections are held for these committee positions each spring.

Officer positions on the rest of our open committees are elected from within the committee membership each spring for the following school year and should consist of one parent and one teacher.

Committee Communication

PACT uses Google Groups to share information about the work of committees. To receive email notification of meeting agendas and approved minutes for all our committees, please complete this form.

Committee Documents

Online publication of meeting minutes is offered as a convenience for one calendar year.

For public inspection of meeting minutes, handouts, and recordings, PACT maintains materials at 7250 East Ramsey Parkway, Ramsey, Minnesota. To make an appointment to view these documents or receive them electronically, send an email to the Lead Committee Clerk.