PCSD: $13.5M for Texas Fund Raised
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Creating Long-Term Homes for High-Quality Charter Schools
MARCH 2024
In this Issue
FEATURED
$13.5M Texas Facilities Fund
CCSA CONFERENCE
Celebrating 20 Years at CCSA
PCSD Presents at CCSA
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
BayTech Transforms Palace Theater
OUR PEOPLE
Our COO Joins Pahara Fellow Cohort
PCSD Participates in Mock Interviews
TCSD Team Gathers in Houston
Greetings!
As we gear up for an incredible year ahead, I'm excited to share some significant developments.
Mark your calendars for March 19th! PCSD will be celebrating 20 years at the upcoming CCSA Conference in Long Beach! Join us for our annual event, co-hosted with ExED, at Ficklewood Ciderworks, where we'll raise a glass to two decades of impact and innovation.
In addition to this significant milestone, I'm thrilled to announce that we have secured $13.5 million to bolster our expansion efforts in Texas, focusing on key areas such as Houston and San Antonio. This substantial investment sets the stage for an exciting period of growth and progress.
On the project front, BayTech Charter School has begun demolition at the Palace Theater in Oakland, marking the beginning of a transformative journey towards establishing a state-of-the-art educational facility catering to over 300 students in grades 6-12.
I'm happy to share that our COO, Kahlmus Eatman, has been accepted into the prestigious Pahara Institute Fellowship. This recognition underscores our team's dedication to advancing educational equity and enhancing public education.
I look forward to reconnecting with all of you at CCSA. See you there!
Warmly,
John Sun
FEATURED
PCSD Secures $13.5M Texas Facilities Fund
PCSD has secured four grants, $13.5 million in total, from George W. Brackenridge Foundation, The City Fund, Charter School Growth Fund, and Ewing Halsell Foundation. These funds will play a crucial role in fueling our expansion efforts in Texas, specifically in Houston and San Antonio.
CCSA
Join Us at CCSA to Celebrate 20 Years
Come celebrate with us as we mark 20 years of making a difference! We've built and invested in over 120 charter school facilities across California, Washington, and Texas. Join PCSD and ExED at our annual event during the California Charter Schools Association Conference. Swing by Ficklewood Ciderworks on Tuesday, March 19, and let's toast to two decades of impact.
PCSD Presents at CCSA
Check out these two sessions at the CCSA Conference in Long Beach where PCSD will be participating.
Tuesday, March 19: 11:15am - 12:30pm
- "Facilities: Finding the Right Place, and Building the Right Space"
- Mary Grace Houlihan, Project Director, NorCal
Tuesday, March 19: 3:25pm - 4:40pm
- "District/Charter Leases - Can't We All Just Get Along?"
- Jennifer Afdahl Rice, Executive Director, NorCal
SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
BayTech Transforms Palace Theater in Oakland
Demolition has officially kicked off at the future home of Bay Area Technology School (BayTech) in the vibrant Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland!
The project site, once home to the historic Palace Theater, boasts a rich history dating back to the 1920s. From vaudeville acts to movie screenings and even serving as a church space, the Palace Theater has seen it all. Now, it's undergoing a remarkable transformation into a state-of-the-art educational facility!
OUR PEOPLE
Kahlmus Eatman Joins Pahara Fellow Cohort
We're thrilled to announce that our COO, Kahlmus Eatman, has been accepted into the prestigious Pahara Institute Fellowship! As a Pahara Fellow, Kahlmus joins a distinguished cohort of leaders committed to advancing educational equity and enhancing public education. This Fellowship provides an invaluable opportunity for educational leaders to collaborate, learn from each other, and address the challenges facing public education, all with the aim of creating better outcomes for students and families.
PCSD Participates in Mock Interviews
PCSD is partnering with LA Promise Fund to support student success on their college and career paths. Northern California Executive Director, Jennifer Afdahl Rice, recently joined forces with other companies to lead mock interviews for high schoolers.
TCSD Team Gathers in Houston
TCSD’s CEO and Texas native, John Sun, came together with the team for some bonding, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. Our mission to tackle educational inequality is stronger than ever, and with our dedicated team, there's nothing we can't achieve!
