Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
April 9, 2026
1160 N. 645 West, Washington, Utah
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4dchFxN
Agenda Item
Presenter
Action taken
Time
Board Meeting Call to Order
Chair Adams
Board Members in Attendance: Jamee Adams (Chair) | Marisa Granado (Secretary) | Elizabeth Chesley (on zoom) | Shelby Bridges | Matt McDonald | Jana Rae Warren (joined at 6:14pm)
Others in Attendance: Kasidi Havens (Assistant Director), Janeal Christian, Lisa Hamann, Nate Adams joined on zoom momentarily
Reading of School Vision and Mission Statement by Matt McDonald
Adjournment set for 8:00PM
6:05PM
Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings
Chair Adams
Motion: Shelby Bridges motions to approve the Board Meeting Minutes from March 19, 2026.
Matt McDonald seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Shelby Bridges, Marisa Granado, Elizabeth Chesley, Matt McDonald
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
Public Comment
Chair Adams
*Please note that the Board will not take action on any items introduced during
this portion of the meeting according to Utah Code 52-4-202(6)(b)
none
Enrollment
Chair Adams
Enrollment:
As of 4/8/2026 - 230 active students
Financial Training & Report
Nate Adams
Financial Summary as of March 31, 2026
Financial Budget Detail Report as of March 31 2026
Financial Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2026
adjustments made as year continues, current numbers allow for projections for next year. possible changes from last year in Workman's Comp to be over budget, fixed costs for software and computers. supplies higher costs due to higher number of students, following up with Julie about lunch costs and finding where discrepancies have come from. Grant has been spent to its fullest. rebate check from turf project may not be deposited yet - will follow up with Nate when he joins next meeting.
Nate and Kasidi met and have been staying abreast of all updates.
Administrative Report
Assistant Director Kasidi Havens
Upcoming
end of year observations
Spring festival May 15
Field Day May 8 move to full day instead of Friday
started letter of intent forms
available positions posted on Indeed, accepting resumes
staff waiting on contracts to decide intent of return for next year
8 full-time faculty leaving
Committee Reports
Academic Performance Committee - Kasidi Havens, Chair
end of year testing starts next week
students have not been practice testing, likely will not show growth in performance overall
new IT company (Infinite Solutions company) to help get access for practice testing, same costs for services.
PBL presentations in classes finishing up
Finance & Audit Committee - Elizabeth Chesley, Chair
nothing at this time
Marketing & Outreach Committee - Matt McDonald, Chair
nothing at this time
Director Evaluation Committee - Shelby Bridges, Chair
goal was to have survey complete before this meeting but change in timing for consideration of Brian's wife passing.
Jana Rae has researched more for guidelines and state standard of evaluation for director position and created sample survey for review
Jamee took information to faculty and staff for input
Added a few suggestions with additional questions
Use Google Forms and be sure to note survey is anonymous.
Matt with help with formatting survey to send out
Current end of year basic survey from admin to ask needs throughout school - not job of the board
Governance Committee - Jamee Adams, Chair
nothing at this time - training videos sent for review for everyone
Policy and Land Trust Committee - Brian Clyne, Chair
nothing at this time
Discussion / Action Items
Chair Adams
*Discussion Items:
Review Director Evaluation
Charter Review - changes in UAPCS charter and MVM will follow suit and how they affect our school and charter, currently out of compliance with multi-grade classes in MVM charter. Kasidi recommended to use person from the state through USBE to help draft a charter for review and compliance.
Jamee submitted to present two presentations at UAPCS conference and both have been accepted.
*Action Items:
Motion to Move into Closed Session
Motion:
Matt McDonald motions to move into a closed session for the purpose of discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual, as authorized by Utah Code 52-4-205(1)(a).
Shelby Bridges seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Marisa Granado, Elizabeth Chesley, Shelby Bridges, Matt McDonald, Jana Rae Warren
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
Adjournment
Chair Adams
Reconvene: no motions or action to be taken from closed session.
Motion:
Elizabeth Chesley motions to adjourn the meeting.
Jana Rae Warren seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Shelby Bridges, Elizabeth Chesley, Matt McDonald, Jana Rae Warren
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
The meeting is adjourned.
8:20PM
Next Meeting
May 14, 2026 - MVM Conference Room
6:00pm
Audio Links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cPee5WwkqMaPm6wlZKC_ljvtVU8xZKwN/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e5RwmQd4e_6lCW6mILxHtRDtwetX4yf_/view?usp=drive_link
Vision
At Mountain View Montessori, our vision is to awaken within each child their unique potential that will enable them to make a valuable contribution to society.
Mission
Mountain View Montessori provides quality education founded on child-centered Montessori principles with project based learning to achieve academic excellence. We are dedicated to supporting the whole child by fostering intellectual, emotional and physical growth.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
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