Redwood Coast Montessori

Saucy Fundraiser Event
2026-02-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Friends of Redwood Coast Montessori Regular Meeting
2026-01-20 18:00 - 19:00
Hi RCM Community,
They say “change is the only constant,” but we’d prefer our meeting dates to stay put! Please ignore the date for the Friends of RCM (FoRCM) meeting listed in this week’s newsletter.
The real deal is happening on: Tuesday, Jan 20th | 6:00 PM | Manila Campus
January meeting agenda
November meeting minutes
friends@redwoodmontessori.org
Zoom Link
We’re excited to dive into our 2026 goals and ensure our fundraising is working hard for our students. Hope to see you there (at the right time)!
Best,
Kindra Waluk, President, Friends of RCM

Martin Luther King Day
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00

Winter Formal-High School
2026-01-17 18:00 - 21:00

End of Semester
2026-01-16 08:00 - 17:00

Arcata Winter Exhibition
2026-01-15 16:00 - 18:00

RCM Board Meeting
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-11-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:00

Winter Break
2025-12-22 08:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00

Enrollment Information Event Arcata Campus (prospective families)
2025-12-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:00

RCM Board Meeting
2025-12-15 18:30 - 20:00
Redwood Coast Montessori
Board of Directors
793 K Street, Arcata, CA 95521 (Room 5)
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88298469328?pwd=[REDACTED]
REGULAR MEETING
December 15, 2025 6:30 p.m.
Agenda

Roll Call:
Board Members Absent:

CALL TO ORDER OF OPEN SESSION:

OPEN SESSION:

PUBLIC COMMENT

The public is invited to make announcements or comment on information to the Board that is relevant to the scope of authority of Redwood Coast Montessori. The Board may uniformly impose a time limit of 3 minutes to individual presentations to assure every subject is heard. By public law, the Board cannot take action on items not on the agenda.

GENERAL FUNCTION-CONSENT ITEMS– Approval w/ Single Motion:

Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the Board vote unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Agenda. It is understood that the Administration recommends approval on all Consent Items.
Approve 1 and 5:

Approval of Draft Minutes of Board Minutes November 2025.pdf
Approval of Draft Minutes of October- Board Minutes October 8, 2025 – Google Docs.pdf
Approval of new hires (certificated) -None
Approval of new hires (classified) –Samantha Peters Contract 2025.pdf Armando Pena Contract 2025.pdf-Correction to Pena’s contract -$19.88/hour
Approval of Resignation: Daisy Sheard TK/K paraprofessional

BUSINESS AND FINANCE – ITEMS FOR REPORT, INFORMATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Possible Action: Update Classified Salary Schedule to reflect State Minimum Wage Increase and SCIA Scale SCIA Salary Schedule 2025-2026 – Google Docs.pdf
Certificated staff salary changes: Request for approval will occur at January Board Meeting
Action to Approve: Effective January 1, 2026, the hourly rate of pay for the classified staff members listed will be increased to align with the new California minimum wage of $16.90 per hour.Pay 29 Redner and Douglas.pdf
Discussion Only: Parent Advisory Meeting-Parent Advisory Agenda 12_10_25.pdf
Action to Approve 1st Interim Budget: 25-26 RCM FI Allfunds.pdf 25-26 RCM FI Budget03.pdf 25-26 RCM FI Budget50.pdf 25-26 RCM FI MY Budget.pdf 25-26 RCM FI MYP.pdf 25-26 RCM FI Budget Certification.pdf

SCHOOL FUNCTIONS – ITEMS FOR REPORT, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Discussion Only: Arcata School District Concerns-waiting for auditor response
Several water leaks occurring on both campuses, but being addressed
Question/Concern of board member

STAFF AND DIRECTORS REPORTS – ITEMS FOR REPORT, DISCUSSION
Staff Report :

Michelle Leonard:
Janean Weekly-Embree: RCM Board Report– December 2025 – Google Docs.pdf

Directors Report:
CLOSED SESSION

Report Out any Actions Taken in Closed Session:

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:

Certificated staff salary changes: Request for approval will occur at January Board Meeting

ADJOURNMENT OF OPEN SESSION NOTICE: 8:34 pm michelle/ susann
Any writing, not exempt from public disclosure under Government Code Section 6253.5, 6254, 6254.3, 6254. 7, 6254.15, 6254.16, OR 6254.22, which is distributed to all or a majority of the members of the governing board by any person in connection with a matter subject to discussion or consideration at an open meeting of the board is available for public inspection at the Redwood Coast Montessori School 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata, CA 95521. In compliance with Government Code section 54954.2(a) Redwood Coast Montessori will, on request make agendas available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals who need this agenda in an alternative format or who need a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact Redwood Coast Montessori at 707-832-4194.

FoRCM Board Meeting
2025-12-14 13:00 - 14:00
793 K Street, Arcata CA 95521

Theater Production Adolescent, Manila Campus
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00

Peaceful Winter Concert (part 1)
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00
Students in TK/K, Lower El and Glee performing at Manila Campus Main Hall

Arcata Campus, Parent Advisory Meeting
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00
Redwood Coast Montessori
Parent Advisory Information Meeting
December 10, 2025
793 K St, Arcata, CA 95521
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85366505801?pwd=[REDACTED]
1. Welcome & Purpose of Meeting

Welcome and introductions

Purpose:

Provide an overview of the LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) structure

Explain how parents and community members can participate in the LCAP development process

Answer questions related to the LCAP, goals, metrics

2. Meeting Norms
To ensure a productive and respectful meeting, we agree to the following norms:

Respect all voices — Allow others to finish speaking; all perspectives are valued.

Stay focused — Keep comments and questions aligned to the LCAP topics and agenda.

Assume positive intent — Approach discussions with openness, curiosity, and respect.

Engage collaboratively — Work together to find solutions and provide meaningful input.

Honor time — Follow the time limits to ensure all topics and participants are heard.

3. LCAP Overview Presentation

Review the purpose of the LCAP

Overview of the three LCAP goals

Explanation of state priorities

Review of current actions, services

How the LCAP connects to student outcomes and school improvement

4. Parent & Community Engagement Opportunities

Explanation of ways parents can participate in the planning process

Advisory committee roles, surveys, and future input sessions

Opportunities for ongoing collaboration throughout the school year

5. Follow-Up Meetings: School Data Review

Attendance Data

Graduation Rates

CAASPP/SBAC Scores

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

Stakeholder reflection on data and implications for the next LCAP cycle

Opportunities for advisory feedback after each data session

6. Questions & Open Discussion

Clarifications about LCAP structure

Questions about parent involvement

General feedback, comments, or suggestions

7. Closing & Next Steps

Summary of key points from the meeting

Reminder of follow-up meeting dates for data review

Thank you for participating

Adolescent Dance, Arcata Campus
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30

Fall Break
2025-11-24 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00

Friends of Redwood Coast Montessori Regular Meeting
2025-11-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00

End of Trimester
2025-11-14 08:00 - 17:00

Veterans Day - No School
2025-11-11 08:00 - 17:00

Staff Duty Day
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00

Student/Parent Conferences Adolescent Only 2:30 dismissal
2025-11-03 15:00 - 2025-11-07 17:00
Adolescent Only dismissal at 2:30

Arcata Open House
2025-10-16 16:00 - 18:00

Fox Trot - Manila Campus
2025-10-03

Upper El Fall Camping Trip Room G
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-01

Upper El Fall Camping Trip Room H
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-26

Adolescent Fall Camping
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-26
