Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
April 23, 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 | Shelby Bridges (left meeting at 11:20am) | Jana Rae Warren |Matt McDonald
Others in Attendance: Kasidi Havens (Assistant Director), Trish Poole (staff), Maddie Kirajuski (staff)
Reading of School Vision and Mission Statement by Elizabeth Chesley
Adjournment set for 11AM
9:35AM
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
Discussion / Action Items
Chair Adams
*Discussion Items:
Review of Director Evaluation
*Action Items:
Motion:
Elizabeth Chesley motions to enter 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 ยง 52-4-205(1)(a).
Matt McDonald seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Marisa Granado, Elizabeth Chesley, Shelby Bridges, Matt McDonald, Jana Rae Warren
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
Chair Adams
Take appropriate motion in action to closed session items.
Motion:
Elizabeth Chesley motions to renew the contract for school year 2026-2027 for the director.
Jana Rae Warren seconds.
Ayes:
Nays: Shelby Bridges, Marisa Granado, Jana Rae Warren, Jamee Adams, Elizabeth Chesley, Matt McDonald
Abstains: None
The motion did not pass. The contract for the director will not be renewed for 2026-2027 year.
Jamee asks the public in attendance for a couple hours before discussing the decision openly so that the board can communicate to Brian with the decision. Comments from the public in attendance that Brian is liked by everyone and was in the position for the right things at the right time. Jana Rae observes Brian brought a lot to the table and circumstances and timing were difficult. Provide honor and recognition for the values and efforts of Brian. Expedite staff contracts this week and next. Form hiring committee including 3 board members and 3 staff persons to be representative and whom are interested.
12:09pm
Adjournment
Chair Adams
Motion:
Jana Rae Warren motions to adjourn the meeting.
Elizabeth Chesley seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Marisa Granado, Elizabeth Chesley, Matt McDonald, Jana Rae Warren
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
The meeting is adjourned.
12:22PM
Next Meeting
May 14, 2026 - MVM Conference Room
6:00pm
Audio Links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nhdK7eVZqVEXys6-p3lxo8NuJyj65fPM/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VIpHY5DOSm_kf6FEbQi0JQuoyXBQZcco/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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