Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes for Dixie Montessori Academy
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes 2020-12-10 Pending Approval
Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
December 10th, 2020, 5:00pm – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah
| Agenda Item | Presenter | Questions to answer | Time |
| Board Meeting Call to Order | Chair Haendiges | Board Members in Attendance on Zoom: Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Joleen Rowely, Jessi Cox, Roy Johnson, Rachel Webb
Others in Attendance On Zoom:Director Chelsea Bergeron, Mariah Phares, Nate Adams, Marie Steffensen, William Evans |
5:05 |
| Approve Minutes From Previous Meeting | Chair Haendiges | Motion: Jessi Cox motions to approve the minutes from October.
Ana Eldridge Seconds Aye: Jim Haendiges, Nancy Glover, Ana Eldridge, Joleen Rowely, Jessi Cox, Roy Johnson, Rachel Webb |
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| Director’s Report | Director Bergeron | 1. Covid Updates: We are doing really well and currently have no staff/faculty out due to Covid. We are continuing to take all precautions and follow all procedures.
2. Faculty Changes: Mr. Burnes has retired and we have hired Mariah Heaton for the SPED team. 3. Academics: We are currently administering middle of year assessments in math and reading. Mrs. Bergeron will have each teacher formally evaluated with an observation before Christmas. 4. Grants: All grant applications are up to date and turned into the state. 5. SPED: The SPED department passed their compliance visit with USBE and had no corrections. They continue to consult and receive Professional Learning from Jennifer Slade. 6. Mrs. Bergeron will be putting together a wellness room this weekend. The room will be used as a SPED room for sensory and refocusing for students. |
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| Financial Report | Nate Adams
Red Apple |
Currently tracking grants and as of now the PPE and Coronavirus Relief Grant extra funds need to be used by January 1st.
The school is currently operating in the black with 15,000. |
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| Closed Session | Chair Haendiges | Motion: Jim Haendiges motions to enter closed session for discussion of Mental Health of an individual.
Ana Eldridge Seconds Aye by Roll Call: Ana Eldrige, Nancy Glover, Jessi Cox, Joleen Rowley, Rachel Webb, Roy Johnson No Action Items from Closed Session |
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| Discussion Items | Jessi Cox | Policy review of current Suspension Policy and communication with parents and complaint process.
Conflict of Interest Policy: drafting a new policy on how to handle this better and resolution. |
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| Action Items | Chair Haendiges | Motion: Jessi Cox motions to vote on time and Effort Title 1 Policy.
Rachel Webb Seconds Aye: Nancy Glover. Ana Eldridge, Rachel Webb, Joleen Rowley, Jessi Cox, Roy Johnson, Jim Haendiges. Policy Passes Motion: Jessi Cox motions to vote on Maintenance and Effort Policy. Rachel Webb Seconds Aye: Nancy Glover. Ana Eldridge, Rachel Webb, Joleen Rowley, Jessi Cox, Roy Johnson, Jim Haendiges. |
6:00 |
| Strategic Plan | Marie Steffensen & William Evans | SWOT analysis and Strategic Planning | |
| Adjournment | Chair Haendiges | Motion: Rachel Webb motions to adjourn.
Ana Eldridge Seconds. Aye: Nancy Glover. Ana Eldridge, Rachel Webb, Joleen Rowley, Jessi Cox, Roy Johnson, Jim Haendiges. |
7:25 |
| Next Board Meeting | Chair Haendiges | January 14th, 2021 |
Audio Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4CxMdVVjuaaK3vUmB-nO4MlPOP6zrXY/view?usp=sharing
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.
