Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

09 July 2020, 6:00pm – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

 

Agenda Item	Presenter		Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair Heandiges	Board Members in Attendance: Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Rachel Webb, Joleen Rowely, Jessi Cox, Roy Johnson Others in Attendance:Director Chelsea Bergeron   Others in Attendance via Zoom: Amanda Griffith, Trent, Sally Gerisch, Kristin Fleming	6:00
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary Glover	Motion: Nancy Glover motions we accept the minutes as presented in the board packet for June 11th.  Jessi Cox  seconds Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Joleen Rowley, Rachel Webb, Roy Johnson, Jessi Cox
Public Comment	Chair Haendiges	Amanda Griffith- Commented on her concerns for her children wearing masks at school.
Director’s Report	Director Bergeron	Director Bergeron answered questions about the school’s re-opening plan.
Adjourn	Chair Haendiges	Motion: Jim Haendiges motions that we adjourn the meeting. Joleen Rowley seconds Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Joleen Rowley, Rachel Webb, Jessi Cox, Roy Johnson	6:30

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Vision

At DMA, 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 Dixie Montessori Academy (DMA) is to provide a child-centered education founded upon the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. DMA 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 DMA will demonstrate creative thinking, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, and will build a solid foundation for future success.

 

 

14 May 2020, 6:00PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

 

 

Agenda Item	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Rachel Webb, Joleen Rowley, Dave Berry, Liz MetCalf Others in Attendance: Steve Finley, Chelsea Bergeron, Mariah Phares, Kim Vansickle, Trisha Poole, Amber Bain	6:00
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	Motion: Beaudry Jones motions we accept the minutes as presented in the board packet for March 26th. Dave Berry seconds Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Joleen Rowley, Rachel Webb, Dave Berry, Liz Metcalf
Director’s Report	Director
Finance Report	Business Manager
Board Governance	Chair	Motion:Ana proposes to accept the revised Cash Policy as presented. Beaudry Jones Seconds.  Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Joleen Rowley, Rachel Webb, Dave Berry, Liz Metcalf  Motion:Jim Haendiges proposes to accept the revised Governance Process Policy as presented. Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Joleen Rowley, Rachel Webb, Dave Berry, Liz Metcalf  Motion: Jim Haendiges proposes to add the Educator Exit and Engagement Policy as presented to the Board Policy. Ana Eldridge Seconds  Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Joleen Rowley, Rachel Webb, Dave Berry, Liz Metcalf  Motion:Anna Eldridge proposes to accept the School 20-21 Year Calendar as Chelsea Bergeron Presented. Joleen Rowley Seconds Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Joleen Rowley, Dave Berry, Liz Metcalf  Abstained: Rachel Webb.
Closed Session	Chair
Adjourn	Chair	Motion: Joleen Rowley motions that we adjourn the meeting. Beaudry Jones seconds Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Joleen Rowley, Rachel Webb, Dave Berry, Liz Metcalf	7:22

 

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Vision

At DMA, 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 Dixie Montessori Academy (DMA) is to provide a child-centered education founded upon the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. DMA 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 DMA will demonstrate creative thinking, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, and will build a solid foundation for future success.

13 February 2020, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Liz Metcalf, Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb Board Members Absent: Joleen Rowley Others in Attendance: Heather King, Jenn Martinsen, Chelsea Bergeron, Amber Bain, Mariah Phares, Amber Campbell, Carly Romer, Steven Finley, Stephen D. Jones, Chlara Beozzo, Richa Biasi, Dustin Warren	6:30
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	Motion: Beaudry Jones motions we accept the minutes as presented in the board packet for Jan 9th and Jan 16th phone meeting. Nancy Glover seconds Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb
Director’s Report	Director
Finance Report	Business Manager	Motion: Beaudry Jones motions we accept the minutes as presented in the board packet for Jan 9th and Jan 16th phone meeting. Nancy Glover seconds Aye:Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb
Board Governance	Chair	Motion: Beaudry Jones motions that we accept the revised Purchasing Policy as included in the board packet Nancy Glover seconds Aye: Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb
Closed Session		Motion: Rachel Webb motions that we go into closed session. Nancy Glover seconds Aye: Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb No Actions Items from Closed Session
Adjourn	Chair	Motion: Beaudry Jones motions that we adjourn the meeting. Ana Eldridge seconds Aye: Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb	7:30

Audio Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UmSLNNa5tcDPWVXLvjXIwwazqfNdYPjx/view

Vision

At DMA, 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 Dixie Montessori Academy (DMA) is to provide a child-centered education founded upon the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. DMA 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 DMA will demonstrate creative thinking, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, and will build a solid foundation for future success.

16 January 2020, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Liz Metcalf, Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb Board Members Absent: Joleen Rowley Others in Attendance: Chelsea Bergeron	6:30
Proposals for Business Services		Motion: Beaudry Jones proposes we accept the contract as written and use Red Apple for our Administrative Services. Rachel Webb seconds Aye (Roll Call): Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb
Adjourn	Chair	Motion: Ana Eldridge motions that we adjourn the meeting. Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb	7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/adsp15tl7c8ag4y/2020-01-16.MP3?dl=0

Vision

At DMA, 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 Dixie Montessori Academy (DMA) is to provide a child-centered education founded upon the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. DMA 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 DMA will demonstrate creative thinking, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, and will build a solid foundation for future success.

14 December 2019, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Liz Metcalf, Jim Haendiges, Joleen Rowley, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb Board Members Absent: Beaudry Jones Others in Attendance: Chelsea Bergeron, Joel D. Wright (Phone)	6:30
Closed Session		Motion: Nancy Glover motions that we go into closed session. Rachel Webb seconds Aye: Jim Haendiges, Joleen Rowley, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb   Actions from Closed Session: Motion: Nancy Glover motions the Business Administrator at DMA report directly to the Director going forward from this date, and the Director has the ability to terminate any employee at DMA and manage any issues at DMA related to termination Jim Haendiges seconds Aye (roll call): Jim Haendiges, Joleen Rowley, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb Motion: Nancy Glover motions to allow Chelsea Bergeron (Director) to hire a new temporary Business Administrator/Financial and to send out an RFP for it and for permanent Business Administrator moving forward Joleen Rowley seconds Aye (roll call): Jim Haendiges, Joleen Rowley, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb
Adjourn	Chair	Motion: Joleen Rowley motions that we adjourn the meeting. Nancy Glover seconds Aye: Jim Haendiges, Joleen Rowley, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Dave Berry, Rachel Webb	7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oy3jnsk9fozrz0j/2019-12-14.mp3?dl=0

Vision

At DMA, 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 Dixie Montessori Academy (DMA) is to provide a child-centered education founded upon the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. DMA 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 DMA will demonstrate creative thinking, self-discipline, respect, and cooperation, and will build a solid foundation for future success.