Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
March 20, 2025
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) |RaLynne Parry |Marisa Granado | Elizabeth Chesley |Courtney Carter |Chris Christensen|Shelby Bridges (arrival at 6:06PM) |Jess Smith
Others in Attendance: Brian Clyne (Director)
Reading of School Vision and Mission Statement by Jess Smith
6:00PM
Approve Minutes from Previous Meetings
Chair Adams
Motion:Marisa Granado motions to approve the Board Meeting Minutes from February 13, 2025
Elizabeth Chesley seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, RaLynne Parry, Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, Chris Christensen, Courtney Carters, Jess Smith
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed
Adjournment set for 7PM
Public Comment
Chair Adams
*Please note that the Board will not take action on any items introduced during
his portion of the meeting according to Utah Code 52-4-202(6)(b)
No Public Comment
Administrative Report
Director Brian Clyne
Program
Open House on Feb 20, 2025 - a success - PTVO was substantially involved. Met Brian's expectations. Some Some Preschool prospects showed up.
Innovation Grant - in process - meeting today with 3 teachers writing curriculum
Outdoor Classroom Event - ready to use next week
SCSB 5-year review -
School Safety Grants - all teachers now have walkie talkies and the school will have full camera coverage by the end of the school year.
2025-26 School Land Trust - used to improve literacy - MVM will use the $ to pay Librarian salary
Enrollment - potential enrollment for next year is looking like around 250 right now.
Upcoming
April 12 - Outdoor Classroom Celebration 1-3:00
April 17-21 Easter Break
May 17 - Spring Festival 11-2:00
May 20th - Field Day
May 22nd - Kindergarten Graduation 8:30 am, 7th Grade Graduation 7:00pm
May 23rd - Last day of school- 12:00 Dismissal
Financial Training & Report
Nate Adams
Financial Summary as of February 28, 2025
Financial Budget Detail Report as of February 28, 2025
Financial Balance Sheet as of February 28, 2025
Committee Reports
Finance & Audit Committee - Chris Christensen, Chair
Chris requests improved presentation of financial spreadsheets - Jamee will think on it and talk to Shannon Greer over the next month to learn more about legal restrictions on financial reporting in the education system
Marketing & Outreach Committee - Jess Smith, Chair
Discussion regarding email sent out to Board
Desire to create a Culture Statement and a Tagline to help create a more clear identity of who we are at MVM. Jess, Courtney and Elizabeth will brainstorm and generate ideas before next meeting
More Board support for the Director and more Board facetime at school events.
Regularly putting out celebrations, highlighting positive outcomes, etc - maybe a monthly newsletter?
Follow up next month with progress and more ideas
Let's make a recommendation to Brian about clarifying or implementing policy about appropriate use of public recordings and lack of propriety of secret recordings.
School LAND Trust Committee - Brian Clyne, Chair
Motion: Approve School Land Trust Plan
Elizabeth Chesley motions to approve the 2025-2026 School Land Trust Plan as presented by Brian Clyne.
Marisa Granado seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, RaLynne Parry, Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, Chris Christensen, Courtney Carters, Jess Smith, Shelby Bridges
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed
Director Evaluation Committee - Courtney Carter
Courtney Carter reads prepared statement
'We conducted Brian's director evaluation, we met as a committee. We compiled recommendations, we shared that with Brian and we have set up processes to follow up with him periodically throughout the year to see how progress is being made towards the goals. We have a couple documents to help us keep organized.
Discussion / Action Items
Chair Adams
MVM Wellness Policy
Mountain View Montessori (MVM) Wellness Policy 2025
Motion
RaLynne Parry motions to approve the 2025-2026 Wellness Plan as submitted by Julie Munford
Shelby Bridges seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, RaLynne Parry, Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, Chris Christensen, Courtney Carters, Jess Smith, Shelby Bridges
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed
*Action Items:
RaLynne email Mrs. Munford to let her know that the motion passed and she is free to move forward
Adjournment
Chair Adams
Chair Adams expresses appreciation to each Board Member for staying involved and present in our roles and having great attitudes as we learn together and strive for meaningful improvement.
Motion:
Elizabeth Chesley motions to adjourn the meeting.
Courtney Carter seconds.
Ayes: Jamee Adams, Elizabeth Chesley, Marisa Granado, Shelby Bridges, Jess Smith, Courtney Carter, RaLynne Parry, Chris Christensen
Nays: None
Abstains: None
The motion is passed
The meeting is adjourned.
7:35PM
Next Meeting
April 10, 2025 - MVM Library
6:00pm
Audio Links:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cIk_-yrw-QxwhpRbKCZ1ZjeASMdcilDp
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
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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