Governing Boards

Board of Directors | Education Council | Parent Faculty Association (PFA)

Board of Directors

The members of the Board of Directors are the public agents who control and govern the Charter School. The Board is governed by Corporate By-Laws.

The Board of Directors consists of no less than three (3) members. At least one director shall not have children attending the White Pine Charter School. At least two directors shall be parents with children in attendance at White Pine Charter School. White Pine Charter School will be a legally and operationally independent entity established by the nonprofit corporation's Board of Directors. Current members include:

All meetings begin at 7:15 p.m. check with the office or latest newsletters for dates and times. A copy of the agenda will be posted in the main hall near the office. If you would like an item on the agenda, please send your written request, along with a brief explanation of the issue to be discussed, to Rob Black, 1210 Kortnee Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 or rblack@shibagate.myrf.net so that is is received no later than 7 p.m. the Monday before a scheduled meeting. All meeting material is kept as part of our permanent meeting records. Monthly meetings are open to the public and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Board of Directors Register

Board Meeting Minutes

Upcoming Agenda Items

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Education Council

The function of the Education Council is to review staffing, ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies, gather and publish test results, comply with district reporting criteria, oversee curriculum and provide input and advice to the Board of Directors for the non-profit corporation.

A state of Idaho criminal background check will be completed on newly elected Board of Directors and Education Council members.

The Education Council will consist of no less than five (5) and no more than eight (8) members, all but two may be parents at the Charter School. One parent must be the Parent Faculty Association Chair and one must be a teacher. White Pine Charter School commits to keeping complete and accurate Education Council meeting minutes and to making them available to the public.

Current members include:

The Education Council meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. A copy of the agenda will be posted on the door to the office. If you would like an item slated on the agenda, please send you written request, along with a brief explanation of the issue to be discussed, to Sandy Volmer, c/o WPCS EC, by two Wednesdays before a scheduled meeting. All meeting material is kept as part of our permanent records. Monthly meetings are open to the public and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Parent Faculty Association (PFA)

The PFA will provide consultation to the Administrator regarding on-going plans and accountability for the school. The PFA will also work with the Education Council on school improvement. Having the chair sit on the Education Council will facilitate the involvement of teachers and parents in decision-making matters.

The PFA Objectives:

The PFA will encourage and provide opportunity for parents to be involved in the education of their children and in the school at many levels. Parents bring an in-depth understanding of their children's personalities, learning styles and strengths and weaknesses, which is essential for the continuing educational development of their children.

Along with the Board of Directors, Education Council and Administration, the PFA will encourage parents to volunteer 20 hours per school year. We need your help with activities in PFA please contact someone in PFA to see how you can help.

The PFA will serve as liason between the parent committees and the Education Council.

The PFA will serve as the fundraising entity of White Pine Charter School. The PFA is identified for tax accounting purposes as being separate from the school.

PFA Contact List:

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