Committees

Governance

2020-2021 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.

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.

Clerk: Christine Erntson

School Board 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.

2020-2021 Members:
Deb Whitby (chair), Brad Lawrence (treasurer), Dennis Jamison, Phil Johnson, Christina Kent, Kelly LaFrance, Josh Nyquist, Jay Rosenthal, and Sara Whitby

Clerk: Christine Erntson

BFC Agendas

BFC Committee Description

BFC Minutes

Designated Funds Treasurer

District Advisory Committee

The primary purpose of the District Advisory Committee (DAC) is to monitor the continuous academic and nonacademic improvement of PACT Charter School. The committee will work 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. (Reference MN Statute 120B.11, Subd 3)

2020-2021 Members:
Kasie Peters (chair), Brit Erickson, Jayme Lisell, Ella Hemp, Jackie Kohmna, Marcia Aas, Sharon Stephens, Cheryl Swenson.

Clerk: Michelle Tuley

DAC Agendas

DAC Committee Description

DAC 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

2020-2021 Members:
Brad Lawrence (chair), Mary Levy, and Emily Nelson

Clerk: Christine Erntson

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 the Elementary school. 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., as well as oversees the development and maintenance of the school-wide scope and sequence.

All PACT stakeholders are members of EPCC. Committee co-chair elections are held each spring for the following year, and co-chairs should be one parent and one teacher.

EPCC Chair: Jennifer McDevitt

Clerk: Michelle Tuley

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. 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., as well as oversees the development and maintenance of the school-wide scope and sequence.

All PACT stakeholders are members of SPCC. Committee co-chair elections are held each spring for the following year and co-chairs should be one parent and one teacher.

SPCC Chair: Stephanie Kobes

Clerk: Michelle Tuley

SPCC Agendas

SPCC Committee Description

Curriculum Review Schedule

SPCC Minutes

PACT Literacy Plan

Course Rotation (grades 9-12)

Special Ed Advisory Council

The primary purpose of the PACT Charter School Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) is to provide a forum for parents and staff to share ideas, identify concerns, and advise the school/district, 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