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Charter School

Entity

Mountain View Montessori

Public Body

Board of Directors

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Notice Title

Board Meeting

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Charter Schools

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

April 3, 2024 05:27 PM

Event End Date & Time

April 3, 2024 05:59 PM

Description/Agenda

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April. 3, 2024 1160 N. 645 West, Washington, Utah 5:30PM - Emergency Board Meeting Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/tqw-ahso-trd Agenda Item Presenter Questions to answer Time Board Meeting Call to Order Chair Connolly Board Members in Attendance: Linsey Connolly (Chair) | RaLynne Parry (Secretary) | Marisa Granado |Jamee Adams | Rachel Edwards| Elizabeth Chesley (5:38pm arrival) Others in Attendance: Heather King, Joanna Smith, Janeal Christian, Stacey Van Dusen, Cindy Brown and Cindy's Mom. Reading of School Vision and Mission Statement by Rachel Edwards 5:37PM Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting Chair Connolly Motion: This will be done at our regular meeting next week Public Comment Chair Connolly Joanna Smith - Part of the Hiring committee; met with Kelsey Bailey today and would like to speak to her strengths. As a professional, Joanna would like to speak as to the strengths Kelsey would bring to the school if selected as Director. SHe has a strong background in Montessori and Montessori curriculums that are consistent with Utah State Standards. Has a strong SPED background and likes that our school is 100% inclusive. She has a strong knowledge of systems and being a leader. Joanna feels that the Board needs to strongly consider her as a candidate. Janeal Christian - totally agrees with Joanna. Believes that Kelsey would be someone that could increase enrollment and help increase test scores and improve staff morale as well. Since she is a Director already, it seems she will have time for teachers. Adjournment set for 6:15PM Administrative Report Director Bergeron Not in attendance Financial Training & Report Nate Adams Defer until next week. Nate is in attendance to assist with Contract Negotiations and Financial decisions related to the hiring of a new Director. Discussion / Action Items Chair Connolly - Recruitment of new Director - Linsey states the plan that the Hiring Committee will be following moving forward. Compliments Hiring Committee for the wonderful job they are doing. Expresses full confidence in the Hiring Committee selected. Nate Adams shares his advice - look for someone who will be here for a while and has the patience to bring consistency and longevity to the school. Someone who can attract and market for increasing enrollment. Enrollment is a gradual process and takes time - solid program, solid curriculum, solid staff. Next year's budget is in the works; Nate has access to lots of data regarding other charter schools trends as to how they pay their Directors and he's happy to gather that data and send to us, if desired. Linsey asks him to do that and send what he has as soon as possible. Nate agrees and says he'll get it to us ASAP. Elizabeth says the hiring committee will be in touch with him by tomorrow. Stacey Van Dusen asks if there is room in the contract to negotiate as a bonus if enrollment is increased significantly by end of year? Nate agrees that is a good idea, but recommends writing the budget and enrollment bonus to be written into the Directors contract for 2025 if enrollment continues to increase and enrollment goals are met. *Linsey - Can I have a motion to approve the hiring committee to proceed with contract negotiations with their chosen candidate(s) with the Board Members on the Hiring Committee to finalize terms of the contract. Marisa Granado: I motion for the Hiring Committee to proceed with contract negotiations with their chosen candidate(s) with the Board Members on the Hiring Committee to finalize terms of the contract. Rachel Edwards seconds. Ayes: Linsey Connolly, Jamee Adams, Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, RaLynne Parry, Rachel Edwards Nays: None Absain: None The motion is passed. Adjournment Chair Connolly Motion: Elizabeth Chesley motions to adjourn the meeting. Rachel Edwards seconds. Ayes: Linsey Connolly, Jamee Adams, Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, RaLynne Parry, Rachel Edwards Nays: None Abstains: None The motion is passed the meeting is adjourned at 5:59pm 5:59PM Next Meeting Apr 11, 2024 5:30pm Audio Links: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1V5HXWJEVrvF1cMJ2KC8dqA3Hks42inZS Vision At MVM, our vision is to awaken within each child their unique potential that will enable them to make a valuable contribution to society. Mission The mission of Mountain View Montessori (MVM) is to provide a child-centered education founded upon the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. MVM will foster a structured environment of freedom and discovery in which each child can reach his or her full academic, social, and personal potential. Graduates of MVM will demonstrate creative thinking, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, and will build a solid foundation for future success.

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Meeting Location

1160 N. 645 W.
Washington, UT 84780
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Contact Name

Nancy Glover

Contact Email

nancy.glover@mvmutah.org

Contact Phone

(435)000-0000

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April 03, 2024 07:48 PM

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