Upcoming Meetings
Board Meeting
The agenda for this meeting will be posted at least three business days prior to the meeting.
For a link to this Zoom meeting, email PCSB Executive Director James Paul at James.paul@wvpcsb.org.
Board Meeting - May 1, 2024
Agenda:
1. Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
2. Approve minutes from April 4, 2024 PCSB meeting.
3. Executive Director informational updates, including but not necessarily limited to: charter school-related legislation; Charter School Program federal grant; Initial enrollments at Clarksburg Classical Academy; Contract renewal guidance for WIN Academy.
4. Revised PCSB FY 25 budget.
5. Amendment to PCSB bylaws regarding Charter Schools Stimulus Fund and official complaint investigations.
6. Possible executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
7. The next PCSB meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2024.
8. Adjourn.
For a link to this Zoom meeting, email PCSB Executive Director James Paul at James.paul@wvpcsb.org.
Minutes are forthcoming.
Board Meeting - April 4, 2024
Agenda:
1. Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
2. Approve minutes from March 7, 2024 PCSB meeting.
3. Executive Director informational updates, including but not necessarily limited to: Legislative update; Hope Scholarship students and virtual charter schools; FY 23 audits for public charter schools; Charter School Program federal grant update.
4. Amendment to PCSB bylaws regarding official complaint investigations.
5. Amendment to charter contract with M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute.
6. Possible executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
7. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2024 at 8:00am.
8. Adjourn.
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Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - March 7, 2024
Agenda:
1. Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
2. Approve minutes from February 15, 2024 PCSB meeting.
3. Executive Director informational updates.
4. Resolution thanking William Ballard for his legal counsel to the PCSB.
5. Nitro Prep Academy request to relinquish charter.
6. Possible executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
7. The next meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2024 at 8:00am.
8. Adjourn.
For a link to this Zoom meeting, email PCSB Executive Director James Paul at James.paul@wvpcsb.org.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - February 15, 2024
Agenda:
Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
Approve minutes from February 1, 2024 PCSB meeting.
Executive Director informational updates.
Vote to approve Clarksburg Classical Academy charter contract.
Possible executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
The next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024 at 8:00am.
Adjourn.
For a link to this Zoom meeting, email PCSB Executive Director James Paul at James.paul@wvpcsb.org.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - February 1, 2024
Agenda:
Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
Approve minutes from December 19, 2023 PCSB meeting.
Executive Director informational updates: Introduce Assistant Director Dusty Hurley; Charter School Program State Entity grant update; Legislative update.
Vote to approve Clarksburg Classical Academy charter contract.
Update on Nitro Prep Academy facility search.
Possible executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
Schedule next meeting.
Adjourn.
For a link to this Zoom meeting, email PCSB Executive Director James Paul at James.paul@wvpcsb.org.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - December 19, 2023
Agenda:
1. Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
2. Approve minutes from November 20, 2023 PCSB meeting.
3. Executive Director informational updates: 2023-24 charter school enrollments; Charter Schools Stimulus Fund; Nitro Prep Academy; West Virginia Academy national award..
4. Revision to PCSB bylaws regarding conflict of interest policy.
5. Amendment to Eastern Panhandle Prep Academy charter contract.
6. Revision to PCSB FY24 budget incorporating federal revenue awarded under Charter School Program (CSP) State Entity grant.
7. Possible executive session to discuss personnel and/or legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4(b)(2)(A) [personnel exception] and/or §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
8. Appoint PCSB Assistant Director.
9. Schedule next PCSB meeting.
10. Adjourn.
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Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - November 20, 2023
1. Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
2. Approve minutes from November 8, 2023 PCSB meeting.
3. Executive Director informational updates.
4. Vote to authorize Wisdom Academy charter school application.
5. Vote to authorize Clarksburg Classical Academy charter school application.
6. Consider amendment to charter contract with WIN Academy.
7. Possible executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
8. Schedule next meeting.
9. Adjourn.
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Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - November 8, 2023
Agenda:
Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
Approve minutes from October 5, 2023 PCSB meeting.
Executive Director informational updates (charter school applications under review; Charter School Program federal grant; Eastern Panhandle Prep Academy update).
Discussion of possible amendment to charter contract with WIN Academy.
Proposed amendment to FY24 PCSB budget, authorizing the PCSB to receive and spend federal funds under Charter School Program .
Anticipated executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
The following PCSB meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2023.
Adjourn.
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Minutes available here.
Public Forum in Harrison County
Clarksburg Classical Academy will participate in a public forum where West Virginians can learn about the proposed charter school application. Questions and comments are welcomed.
Location:
Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library
The Waldomore
404 W Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
Public Forum in Monongalia County
The Wisdom Academy will participate in a public forum where West Virginians can learn about the proposed charter school application. Questions and comments are welcomed.
Location: West Virginia University
Erickson Alumni Center
Ruby Grand Hall
1 Alumni Drive
Morgantown, WV 26506
Board Meeting - October 5, 2023
Agenda:
1. Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
2. Approve minutes from Sept 7, 2023 PCSB meeting.
3. Executive Director informational updates.
4. PCSB application for funding under the Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities.
5. Eastern Panhandle Prep Academy financial outlook.
6. Possible executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
7. The following PCSB meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2023.
8. Adjourn.
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Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - September 7, 2023
Agenda:
Call meeting to order; confirm quorum.
Approve minutes from Aug 3, 2023 PCSB meeting.
Executive Director informational updates (New applications received; 2022-23 test scores; Annual reports; Administrative rules for Charter School Stimulus Fund & Catalogue of best practices pursuant to W. Va. Code §18-5G-4-a; Charter school facilities funding).
Proposed revision to PCSB FY 24 budget.
Proposed PCSB FY 25 budget.
Anticipated executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
The following PCSB meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2023.
Adjourn.
For a link to this Zoom meeting, email PCSB Executive Director James Paul at James.paul@wvpcsb.org.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - August 3, 2023
Agenda:
Approve minutes from July 6, 2023 meeting.
Consider amendment to West Virginia Academy charter contract regarding revised primary recruitment area.
Consider revisions to PCSB bylaws to conform with recently enacted charter school legislation.
Executive Director Update (Hope Scholarship and charter schools; Charter school annual reports; August 31 deadline for new charter school applications).
Possible executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
The following PCSB meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2023.
Adjourn.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - July 6, 2023
Agenda:
Approve minutes from June 1, 2023 meeting.
Executive Director update.
Possible amendment to charter contract with WIN Academy.
Anticipated executive session to discuss legal matters as provided in W. Va. Code §6-9A-4 [matters involving attorney‑client privilege per Peters v. County Commission, 205 W. Va. 481 (1999)].
Discussion of IDEA/special education compliance.
The next PCSB meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2023.
Adjournment.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - June 1, 2023
Agenda:
Approve minutes from May 4,, 2023 meeting.
Executive Director update, including status report on charter schools authorized in Fall 2022.
Approve modified PCSB budget for FY 2024.
Possible executive session for evaluating performance of PCSB staff.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - May 4, 2023
Agenda:
Approve minutes from April 6, 2023 meeting.
Executive Director update.
Consider amendment to charter contract with Nitro Prep Academy.
Approve final PCSB budget for 2024 fiscal year.
Possible executive session to assess performance of PCSB staff.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - April 6, 2023
Approve minutes from March 2, 2023 meeting. Receive update on first year progress at Eastern Panhandle Prep Academy from school administrators. Possible amendment to charter contract with Nitro Prep Academy. Executive Director update. Possible executive session for legal updates. This is the agenda.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - March 2, 2023
Approve minutes from February 2, 2023 meeting. Executive Director update. Possible changes to PCSB bylaws. Discussion of pending legislation related to charter schools. Possible executive session for legal updates.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - February 2, 2023
Agenda: Approve minutes from January 23, 2023 meeting. Possible approval of charter contracts with M.E.C.C.A. Business Learning Institute and Workforce Initiative for Nurses Academy. Possible Executive Director update.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - January 23, 2023
Agenda: Approve previous minutes. Amendments to PCSB bylaws. Possible Executive Director update.
Minutes available here.
Board Meeting - November 23, 2022
Agenda: Approve previous minutes. Discussion and possible vote on Workforce Initiative for Nurses (WIN) Academy application. Possible amendments to PCSB bylaws. Possible executive session for legal updates.
Minutes available here.
Public Forum in Kanawha County
Where: BridgeValley Community & Technical College: Advanced Technology Center, Rooms 131-132-134
1201 Science Park Drive, South Charleston, WV 25303
When: November 4, 6:00 PM
The Workforce Initiative for Nurses (WIN) Academy will participate in a public forum where West Virginians can learn about the charter school application. The event will be moderated by the PCSB. Questions and comments are welcomed.
Public Forum in Berkeley County
Where: Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
13650 Apple Harvest Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25403
When: October 21, 6:00 PM
The MECCA Business Learning Institute will participate in a public forum where West Virginians can learn about the charter school application. The event will be moderated by the PCSB. Questions and comments are welcomed.
Board Meeting - September 27, 2022
Agenda: Approve previous minutes. Resolution on board service. Enrollment updates. Discussion of new charter school applicants. Possible amendments to PCSB bylaws & policies. Possible charter amendments. Possible executive session for legal updates.
Meeting minutes.
Resolution on board service of Sen. Patricia Rucker.
Board Meeting - August 30, 2022
Agenda: Approve previous minutes. Enrollment updates. Budget updates and planning for 2024 Fiscal Year. Possible amendments to PCSB bylaws & policies. Possible charter amendments. Possible executive session for legal updates.
Contact James.paul@wvpcsb.org for a link to the meeting.
Minutes available here.