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Charter School

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Mountain View Montessori

Public Body

Board of Directors

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Board Meeting

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Charter Schools

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Event Start Date & Time

August 21, 2024 06:03 PM

Event End Date & Time

August 21, 2024 08:25 PM

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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes August 21, 2024 | 1160 N. 645 West, Washington, Utah 5:30PM 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) | RaLynne Parry (Secretary) | Marisa Granado | Elizabeth Chesley | Chelsea Williamson | Courtney Carter | Chris Christensen | Shelby Bridges | Shannon Amargo (Committee Member)|Jessica Aikens (via Zoom) Others in Attendance: Shannon Greer (UAPCS Rep), Bryan Clyne (Director), Heather King (Registrar), Mariah Heaton (SPED), Suzanne Fox, Chiara Beozzo, Roshni Adsule, Jeneal Christian, Trish Poole, Ivan Amargo, Samantha Wilson, Abbie Isaac, Jason Adams, Katy Carter, Donald Glover, Reading of School Vision and Mission Statement by Elizabeth Chesley 6:03PM Board Training Shannon Greer Training on Utah Charter School Board Responsibilities Public Comment Chair Adams Jeneal Christian - loves current mission statement, supports a Montessori philosophy but does not believe that full Montessori could adhere to State Standards. Advocates for project based, Montessori inspired Jim Haendiges - supports project based, montessori inspired education. Maintain an elastic approach with Montessori because it needs to be flexible in order to succeed in a charter environment. Denis Sinnisterra - has always been a hybrid but the inconsistency in each classroom has been a problem. We need consistency within the classrooms. Child centered education, the child will thrive if we allow them to lead their education. There are many ways to incorporate Montessori with Project Based - hire consultants, community support to keep Montessori here. Discussion / Action Items Chair Adams Response to previous Board Meeting concerns Jamee reads a public response Courtney Carter - left last meeting confused and unsure what happened last meeting. Feels the principles of Montessori are alive and well in this school. Montessori is an integral part of why people are here at this school. Montessori is the core of what happens in this school and what makes it great. Elizabeth Chesley - an update to the Mission Statement is warranted to create greater unity. Shelby Bridges - supports Bryan and loves what he is bringing to the school Bryan Clyne - We are less Montessori than we've ever been as far as number of certified teachers, etc., but we're more Montessori than ever in the way we are implementing our education. Jessica Aikens - fears taking Montessori out of the Mission because it's so much of who we have all become. RaLynne Parry - asks if there is a space to consider true Montessori here even if it's many years down the road? Bryan responds with not without amending Montessori in some way to accommodate State requirements. Courtney Carter responds that it may just be a premature question and once we get our enrollment up, teacher attrition under control and scores up funding will be in place to consider becoming more Montessori as we go. Chris Christensen states that the rubric for professional business isn't functioning and in order to become a profitable school we have to focus now on the business side of fixing the scores, teacher attrition and funding issues. Shannon Greer - make sure that the Board and the school can speak to what Montessori is to us.Whatever we do, we must do it with fidelity, consistency, measurable.We need to be able to attract strong educators. Identify what makes us stand out - Montessori helps us stand out and be identifiable. As budget increases, we can train on what Montessori is to us and communicate it to the community. The most likely scenario of Montessori succeeding in Utah is a modified version on Montessori. There is value here in our school surrounding the idea of teaching Montessori - capitalize on what's working and what doesn't and make it work for the public. Identify what Montessori looks like to us as a school and market that to the public. Adjournment Chair Adams Motion: Chris Christensen motions to adjourn this meeting. Shelby Bridges seconds. Ayes: Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, RaLynne Parry, Jamee Adams, Chelsea Williamson, Courtney Carter, Jessica Aikens, Chris Christensen, Shelby Bridges Nays: None Abstains: None The motion is passed. The meeting is adjourned. 8:25PM Next Meeting September 12, 2024 6:00pm 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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August 24, 2024 03:09 PM

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