Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
May 14, 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) via Zoom| Marisa Granado (Secretary) | Elizabeth Chesley via Zoom | Shelby Bridges | Matt McDonald | Jana Rae Warren
Others in Attendance: Kasidi Havens (Assistant Director), Janeal Christian (staff)
Reading of School Vision and Mission Statement by Matt McDonald
Adjournment set for 8:00PM
6:10PM
Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings
Chair Adams
Motion: Matt McDonald motions to approve the Board Meeting Minutes from:
April 3, 2026 Emergency Meeting
April 9, 2026
April 18, 2026 Emergency Meeting
April 22, 2026 Emergency Meeting
Elizabeth Chesley seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Shelby Bridges, Marisa Granado, Elizabeth Chesley, Matt McDonald, Jana Rae Warren
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:
Current enrollment as of May 13, 2026: 225
Current enrollment for 2026-27 year: 260
Administrative Report
Director Brian Clyne
Program
Field Day last week
PTO Highlight: supported so much, meals throughout appreciation week for all staff, funding for festival events
Salary-Support-Foundation: Implement well the things we have, better training and support staff for teachers to do their job well. Canceled newspaper and radio $500/month to market from in-house talent. Enrollment to up salaries. 12 teachers full-time. Assistant Director position changed to instructional coach mentor positions. Foundational strength SPED director oversee and manage paras onsite and promote within. Charter school has autonomy and different abilities for culture.
Bloomz (canceled June 1, staff not supported)
SPED Restructuring - Consult with Richard Hagen OT and Speech discussing SPED numbers (higher than normal) identify sensory-seeking students to regulate and deescalate behaviors. Data in GWA shows decrease in students with behavior needs using sensory room. Playworx : grant funded for organized structured outside play for recess times throughout the day. Sensory Rotation/Wellness Room Kasidi will tour at GWA
Academic Calendar mirrored with Washington County School District, matching with exception of half-day in November. Consider Kindergarten staff two extra days for testing/placement, with followed up half day for ease into classes. Staggering drop-off and pick-up times. 1 Hour Later Start Time: 8:30-3pm Does not affect membership. Affects parents needing to go to work. Staff contract hours stay the same. Faculty meetings can be held in first hour of the morning once a week.
Iron Kids Morning/After School Program grant-funded for morning up to 30 students, results from grant in July, consult how to structure own program if grant is not supplied, academic based, regulation time doing outdoor activity.
What we are doing well: Curriculum, 9 Months of Smiles, Ambassador, Kudos Committee, Classroom Greeters, HMH Intro Reading, Eureka Math - priority teacher salary rather than new math curriculum.
Technology Min/Max K-6 not required 1:1 ratio mindful of how we use technology
Canvas/iReady contracts awareness regarding data breaches before renewing
Beverly Sorenson grant for LEA certified teachers, grants to support other supplies and programs. Applied for pollinator program and partner with agriculture department for education on life cycles, stewards of the land, hydro-ponics garden, and species project-based. Design spaces to share with the community, structures and seating for the public and students.
Support the building and structure as well. Keep stability with as little change as possible for next year and then push for growth the following year.
Parent survey feedback all around about the year in general - will be sent to whole board for review
EOY testing update - RISE test scores lower than state average, Acadience testing overall growth
Staffing/Contracts - two paras to hire within and substitute to consider for hire, looking at openings and then finding outside applicants, considering financial standpoints.
Educators handbook program - documentation for student behavior, tracks behavior and provides data.
Upcoming
May 15, 2026 8:30am - 11am 6/7th grade dance
May 16, 2026: Spring Festival radio attending, food trucks, etc. Matt will attend, Elizabeth will attend
May 21, 2026: Kindergarten Graduation 8:30am, 7th Grade Graduation evening
May 22, 2026: Minimum Day/Last Day of School
Committee Reports
Academic Performance Committee - Kasidi Havens, Chair
Review of April testing - will send out percentage growth report for Board
RISE- lower than state (expected)- but improving
Acadience- still improving
Hiring Committee - Elizabeth Chesley, Chair
First meeting this week, 5 teachers to join hiring committee, will have first round interviews next week then second round. 18 applicants - will narrow to 7or8
Discussion / Action Items
Chair Adams
*Discussion/Action Items:
2026-2027 school calendar
Motion to approve school calendar
Jana Rae Warren motions to approve school calendar.
Matt McDonald seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Elizabeth Chesley, Shelby Bridges, Matt McDonald, Jana Rae Warren
Nays: None
Abstains: Marisa Granado
The motion is passed.
Vote on continuing having Jamee Adams as the Board Chair
Motion to approve Jamee Adams as Board Chair for 2026-2027 school year.
Jana Rae Warren motions to approve Jamee Adams as Board Chair for 2026-2027 school year.
Elizabeth Chesley seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Marisa Granado, Elizabeth Chesley, Shelby Bridges, Matt McDonald, Jana Rae Warren
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
*New* - Board Vice Chair position- please let Jamee know if you are interested. Trained by Jamee Adams
Brian Clyne wrongful termination claim | legal response from Board - closed session meetings have been submitted to attorney
hired Fred Donaldson of Farr Cragun & Berube by recommendation from Nate Adams at Red Apple
Teacher grievances - letters of concern, complaining from Attorney General's office claiming Board is hiring uneducated applicants, response from board chair with accurate information to stay within the law.
June's Board Retreat
Scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 10 am - 2 pm at the school and invite admin
We can bring kids to play in the gym - Board will provide lunch
Which Board Members are returning? | Advertising for new Board Member at later time: all plan to return with exception of Shelby not in attendance.
Adjournment
Chair Adams
Motion:
Matt McDonald motions to adjourn the meeting.
Elizabeth Chesley seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Marisa Granado, Shelby Bridges, Elizabeth Chesley, Matt McDonald, Jana Rae Warren
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
The meeting is adjourned.
8:13PM
Next Meeting
June 20, 2026 - MVM Conference Room
10:00am
Audio Links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wZzauBZCpwgz_Fta4KeFgKnJKKzuK-3j/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.
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