Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
June 20, 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 | Matt McDonald (left at noon break)| Jana Rae Warren (arrived 10:23am)
Others in Attendance: Kasidi Havens (Executive Director), Nate Adams (Red Apple, on Zoom)
Reading of School Vision and Mission Statement by Elizabeth Chesley
Chair Jamee Adams notes working on a Board mission statement for future meetings.
Adjournment set for 2:00 PM (Break at noon for lunch)
10:20AM
Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings
Chair Adams
Motion: Elizabeth Chesley motions to approve the Board Meeting Minutes from May 14, 2026.
Matt McDonald seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Marisa Granado, Elizabeth Chesley, Matt McDonald, Shelby Bridges
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
Executive Director Kasidi Havens
Enrollment:
As of June 20, 2026: 270 active students
Goal to have waitlist by end of 2027
Calendar
Marisa Granado, Secretary
No scheduled board meeting in July
Aug 12 Warm Welcome grades 1-7, 9am-noon
Aug 13 first day of school 8am (TBD)
Aug 13 first scheduled board meeting (TBD)
Sept 7 - No school (Labor Day)
Financial Training & Report
Nate Adams (Red Apple)
Fraud Risk Assessment review, current score 375/395 points, annual requirement to-do in Spring
Financial Summary as of May 31, 2026
Financial Budget Detail Report as of May 31, 2026
Financial Balance Sheet as of May 31, 2026
Review proposed budget for 2026-2027
based on 235 students
Voting for approval of final budget 2025-2026 next meeting
Voting for approval of new budget 2026-2027 next meeting
Administrative Report
Executive Director Kasidi Havens
Budget: Understanding all budget items, staffing needs to increase salaries and licensing additional staff, delegate responsibilities efficiently across faculty, instructional coach mentor for all staff support, new staff for 1st grade and new 3rd grade teacher, insurance benefits for staff to use with quarterly informative onsite meetings with broker,
rearrangements of classrooms for better collaboration, full hour in the morning for all staff and faculty meetings and unification, master schedule for all staff, sensory rotation for k-3, recess first - lunch second, morning meeting breakfast beforehand and in classrooms, 9 months of smiles assembly for intro from partnering business at beginning of each month, PBL 6-8 weeks throughout year, SEDC Joe Wright support for SPED and autism training, working with IT company onboard helping get services and grants for all assets, SPED remote director (onsite 2hrs/week) systemizing and mentoring to follow compliance - training Stacey
possible later start time 9am, board will vote, inform parents/families, possible before/after school program
Break for lunch 12:09pm
Committee Reports
Hiring Committee - Elizabeth Chesley, Chair
Blake Clark volunteered help using criteria to gauge each candidate, with other staff volunteers, interviewed 3 in person after narrowing to 7, unanimous decision to select Kasidi Havens
Marketing & Outreach Committee - Matt McDonald, Chair
meeting with Kasidi and Ivan to help with social media marketing, external and internal communities, clarifying mission statement using Montessori verbiage or not, discussed visual assets, logos, building inside and out using murals, stickers/decals, stipend for Ivan from previous radio/newspaper ad
Resume 1:10pm
Discussion / Action Items
Chair Adams
*Discussion Items:
Kasidi Havens Document Signing with addendum for additional paid days previous to start of contract date July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027
When shall we have Board Meetings next year? choosing to hold meetings on 3rd Thursdays each month, only conflict is Fall Break in October
Board Self Assessment and results: not today
Review of School Mission and Vision: needs clarity, stakeholder input interpreted in vision, too vague, needs more representation, heritage and tributary path to bring to present, PBL interchangeable with Montessori language, more environmental and natural outdoor focus, learn how to learn heart space vs. brain space and self-advocacy, self-reliance, bring appealing verbiage and knowledge for review next meeting
Discussion of Board Mission and Vision: overall view with how to achieve, draft and options to review and bring ideas to first boards meeting of new school year in July, before school starts
Review of Charter Discussion: not today
Review of Board Member Handbook (update schedule for 2026-2027): not today
Review of Board policies: not today
Lawsuit update: awaiting response from opposing counsel
new meeting before June ends, and end of July meeting before school starting
Adjournment
Chair Adams
Motion:
Jana Rae Warren motions to adjourn the meeting.
Shelby Bridges seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Marisa Granado, Shelby Bridges, Elizabeth Chesley, Jana Rae Warren
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed.
The meeting is adjourned.
2:18PM
Next Meeting
June 24, 2026 - MVM Conference Room
9:00am
Audio Links:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MPGISLjYtIjnlNM_-7r43pDFTtyUPWYD/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AkftZvkWh3Ruluw4grsyYn_KdsSvc-A9/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)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify (Add your contact name, your governmental entity, and a phone number for those needing to request accommodations.)