Jennifer Ketring

July 5, 2012 Jennifer Ketring

Student Led Conferences

The student-led conferences encourage students to examine their learning
critically and monitor their progress toward the goals that they have set for
themselves. Students prepare their own conferences, in each class, reviewing
what they have accomplished, what work remains for them to complete and what
goals they have for the year. It is not a traditional parent conference – it is
a conference led by each student to show their parents the kinds of work they do
and also discuss their behavior at school. There are usually three or four
families in the classroom, with each student sharing what they have prepared to
show their parents. The teacher’s role is to support students if they get off
track, and to support parents if there are any questions.

July 5, 2012 Jennifer Ketring

School History

The Pacific Community Charter School charter was
written by a group of committed parents who sought an educational alternative
for their children. The K-12 charter was approved by Arena Union Elementary
School District in March of 1999, and the school was granted its charter by the
State of California in April 1999.

The K-8 site opened in August of 1999,
with four classrooms. The initial enrollment was 77 students. In June of 2008,
the K-8 site graduated the first group of eighth graders to have completed all
elementary grades in the school. Of these twelve graduates, nine continued on to
the charter high school.

The PCCS High School opened in August of 2002
with 12 students, grades 9 and 10. In June 2006, the school graduated the first
class to complete all four years at the school. Of the five graduates, three
attended Stanford University, one attended Colorado College, and one left PCCHS
with an FAA pilot’s license.

July 5, 2012 Jennifer Ketring

Family Participation

The Pacific Community Charter School is a K-12 school which offers an opportunity for families to engage in a vital learning community throughout the education of their student. We believe that education is a team effort. Optimum success is achieved when students, parents and teachers participate in the learning process. Family participation is a vital link to student success.

To ensure this success, PCCS requires a commitment from the families of enrolled students to support the operation of the school. This can be done in a myriad of ways, in and out of the classroom, and includes participation in PCCS Family Forums. The purpose of these Forums is to provide on-going parent education which supports the learning environment in the home, to provide a forum for parents to support the school and each other, and to showcase student work.

PCCS is a parent-invested school. Parents and teachers work closely together to make the most of our resources and educate our children. Parents serve on committees – from hiring to evaluations to fundraising – that make advisory recommendations to the Governance Council (GC). They volunteer in the classroom and the kitchen, help organize and drive on field trips. Currently, the GC membership is drawn entirely from the parent body.

July 4, 2012 Jennifer Ketring

Facility

The K-8 site is a converted residence at #10 Lake St. in Point Arena. It has
four classrooms, a commercial kitchen and an office space. The backyard is a
small but fun playground, with a climbing wall, basketball hoop, tether-ball and
an open area for soccer and other
games.

November 19, 2011 Jennifer Ketring

Governance Council Meetings

Governance Council Meeting Agenda

Regular Meeting: Thursday, June 27 2024 @ 5:30 PM

Location: K8, 10 Lake Street
Virtual option available: https://viewsonlearning.zoom.us/j/84454924924.Passcode: 3XamzL

Call to Order

Open Session

Approval of Agenda
Open Comment Period (3 min each)
Correspondence

Reports

District Updates
Financial Update

DMS Monthly Financial Update

Staff Reports

K-8 Director & Teachers
High School Director & Teachers
Executive Director

GC Commissioners’/Committee Reports

Items for
Discussion/Decision

GC Minutes of June 12, 2024 Meeting. Action
24.25 Budget. Discussion/Action
Local Control & Accountability Plan. Discussion/Action
Local Indicators. Discussion/Action
Executive Director Contract. Discussion/Action
Employee Handbook Update. Discussion/Action
Middle School Enrollment Cap. Discussion/Action
Interim High School Program Director Recommendation. Discussion/Action
Policy Updates. Discussion/Action

Closed Session

Pursuant to Brown Act Section 54957(b): Personnel. Contract Renewal.

Meeting Review/Items for
future agenda

TBD

Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, August 14, 5:30 PM

Governance Council Minutes (SY 23.24)

Governance Council Past School Year Minutes

Governance Council 2023 – 2024