Board Meeting Minutes 4/11/2018 – Pending Approval

April 22, 2018/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

11 April 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Others in Attendance: John Olsen, Dina Keeler, Amber Campbell, Melodie Hardy, Kim Townes, Andi Bergen, Cheryl Ashcraft, Heather King, Laura Snelson, Tiffany Gearhart, Brescia Quinn, Kim Vansickle, Tattiana Gray, Mariah Blackwell, Tricia Davis	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	MOTION: Liz Metcalf proposes we accept last month’s meeting minutes as read. Beaudry Jones Seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Public Comment
Director’s Report Short Celebration Average Daily Membership Academic Progress Report Recent USBE Audit	Director
Finance Report Monthly Finance Statement Procurement Process	Business Manager
Closed Session		Motion: Liz Metcalf motions that we go into close session to discuss items under Utah Code 52-4-205(1), regarding personal information. Beaudry Jones seconds Aye(Roll call): Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry No Action items taken
Adjourn	Chair	Motion: Kevin Groke motions that we adjourn the meeting. Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry	7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fff1dcux69xecuu/2018-04-11.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, individualized grade K-7 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.

Board Meeting Minutes 3/21/2018

March 23, 2018/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

21 March 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Others in Attendance: Amber Campbell, Kim Townes, Andi Bergen, Cheryl Ashcraft, Heather King, Kathy Thiriot, Laura Snelson, Sylvia Opunui, Tiffany Gearhart, Brescia Quinn, Holly Lindsay, Dennis Sinisterra-González, Kim Vansickle, Dina Keeler	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	MOTION: Beaudry Jones proposes we accept the minutes from 21^st as read. Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry MOTION: Liz Metcalf proposes we accept the minutes with the change – adding the reason why going closed. Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Public Comment		Let it be noted that people are eating snacks in the board meeting.
Director’s Report Short Celebration Average Daily Membership Academic Progress Report	Director
Finance Report Monthly Finance Statement Teacher Salary Schedule	Business Manager	Motion: Beaudry Jones motions that we accept the teacher’s salary schedule as presented. Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Motion: Beaudry Jones motions that we change the org chart to have the director and business administrator report separately and directly to the board. Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Adjourn	Chair	Motion: Beaudry Jones motions that we adjourn the meeting.Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry	7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5pe0u433khg4zl7/2018-03-21.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, individualized grade K-7 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.

Board Meeting Minutes 2/27/2018

March 21, 2018/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

27 February 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Others in Attendance: Vanessa Munford, Sherrie Taylor, Maria Blackwell, Amber Campbell, Kim Townes, Faith Havick, Andi Bergen, Cheryl Ashcraft, Heather King, Dorothy Munford, Susan Green, Dina Keeler	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Public Comment
Turnaround Committee Report	Accountability Chair
Closed Session		Motion: Beaudry Jones proposes we go into closed session to follow up on the Mid-year informal Evaluation and cover some staffing details. Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry No Action item(s) from closed session
Adjourn	Chair		7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fgbw9tsw8vcwpvm/2018-02-27.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, individualized grade K-7 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.

Board Meeting Minutes 2/21/2018

February 26, 2018/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

21 February 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Mike Proa, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Others in Attendance: Amber Campbell, Kristyn Smith, Trisha Poole, Lacey Dams, Sylvia Opunui, Kim Townes, Faith Havick, Andi Bergen, Cheryl Ashcraft, Heather King, Kathy Thiriot	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	MOTION: Liz Metcalf proposes we accept the minutes from January 10^th, 2018. Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry MOTION: Beaudry Jones proposes we accept the minutes as outlined. Dave Berry seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Public Comment
Director’s Report Short Celebration Average Daily Membership Academic Progress Report	Director
Finance Report Monthly Finance Statement Audit Results	Business Manager	Cheryl Ashcraft noted for the record: “We are not in any financial trouble, we are solid, we are in the black, we will always be in the black. We cannot go over our monthly allocation budget, or our annual allocation budget, because the state dings us for going over budget line item.”
Closed Session		Motion: Beaudry Jones proposes we go into closed session to follow up on the Mid-year informal Evaluation, go over observation results for specific individuals and staff and cover some staffing details. Mike Pro seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry No Action item(s) from closed session Motion: Beaudry Jones motions that going forward and pending approval of the state we change the org chart to have the Director, Assistant Director, Business Administrator/HR report to the Board directly. Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Adjourn	Chair		7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mbwg3clydut0b2j/2018-02-21.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, individualized grade K-7 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.

Board Phone Meeting Minutes 01/22/2018

February 1, 2018/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Phone Meeting Minutes

22 January 2018, 6:30PM – Phone Meeting

Call to Order/ Roll Call

Board Members in attendance: Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry, Mike Proa, Julie Wand

Board Members Absent: Liz Metcalf

Others in Attendance: Cheryl Ashcraft, Andi Bergen

9:00pm

Adding Full Day Kindergarten for SY 2018-19

Motion: Beaudry Jones motions that we accept the outlined budget for extending full day Kindergarten and that we offer full day Kindergarten for the next fiscal year and moving forward for the foreseeable future

Mike Proa seconds

Aye: Beaudry Jones, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Dave Berry

Meeting Adjourned

9:30pm

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/souc095g9ih97o8/2018-01-22.mp3?dl=0

Board Meeting Minutes 1/10/2018

February 1, 2018/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

10 January 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Mike Proa, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Others in Attendance: Andi Bergen, Cheryl Ashcraft, Heather King, Kim Townes, Faith Havick, Kathy Thiriot	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	MOTION: Beaudry Jones proposes we accept the minutes as outlined. Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Public Comment
Director’s Report Short Celebration Phonics Circle Average Daily Membership Academic Progress Report Turnaround Status Report 2018-19 Calendar	Director	MOTION: Liz Metcalf proposes we accept the 2018-19 calendar as outlined Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Finance Report Monthly Finance Statement Audit Results	Business Manager
Board Governance Policy Review Governance Training	Chair	MOTION: Kevin Groke proposes we accept the updated Charter Agreement and Exhibit A Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry MOTION: Kevin Groke proposes we accept the updated Charter document as presented in previous meetings Dave Berry seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Closed Session		Motion: Kevin Groke proposes we go into closed session to discuss the Mid-year informal Director Evaluation Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Action item from closed session Motion: Beaudry Jones motions that the Director will deliver to the Board a review of the focus classroom as well as the classroom of the previous week as well as the classroom of the current week and progress from that through the end of the year Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Adjourn	Chair		7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/w29calqe8rrwqde/2018-01-10.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, individualized grade K-7 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.

Board Meeting Minutes 11/18/2017

November 10, 2017/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

8 November 2017, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Mike Proa, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Others in Attendance: Andi Bergen, Cheryl Ashcraft	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	Motion: Beaudry Jones proposes we accept the minutes as outlined. Mike Proa seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Public Comment
Director’s Report Short Celebration Academic Progress Report	Director
Finance Report Monthly Finance Statement	Business Manager
Board Governance Policy Review Governance Training	Chair	MOTION: Mike Proa proposes we accept the Cash Policy as proposed with the removal of the envelopes section. Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry MOTION: Beaudry Jones proposes we re-approve the LEA Fiscal Policies and Accountability Oversight Policy with the one exception of the last line changing ‘annually’ to ‘regularly’. Dave Berry seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Adjourn	Chair		7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vvlrcx5yjlmchlt/2017-11-08.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, individualized grade K-7 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.

Board Meeting Minutes 10/18/2017

October 19, 2017/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

18 October 2017, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Mike Proa, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Others in Attendance: Heather King, Cheryl Ashcraft	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	MOTION: Beaudry Jones proposes we accept the minutes as outlined. Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Public Comment
Director’s Report Short Celebration Average Daily Membership Academic Progress Report Results of USOE Board Meeting	Director
Finance Report Review Revised Budget Monthly Finance Statement	Business Manager	Motion: Beaudry Jones proposes we accept the revised fiscal year 2018 budget as outlined. Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Board Governance Policy Review Governance Training	Chair	MOTION: Liz Metcalf proposes we accept the General Records Retention Policy; “DMA will adhere to the Utah State Archives and records requirements for districts on all record retention requirements and train staff appropriately” Dave Berry seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Adjourn	Chair		7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/uedukknckelkp6t/2017-10-18.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, individualized grade K-7 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.

Board Meeting Minutes 09/13/2017

October 17, 2017/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

13 September 2017, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Mike Proa, Beaudry Jones Board Members Absent: Dave Berry Others in Attendance: Heather King, Andi Bergen, Cheryl Ashcraft	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	MOTION: Kevin proposes we accept the minutes as read, with the correction of the month. Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones Abstains: Dave Berry (Absent)
Public Comment
Director’s Report Short Celebration Average Daily Membership Discussion and Approval of the Human Sexuality Course Academic Report Card Review UPIPS Plan Expansion Request Status	Director	Motion: Beaudry Jones we accept the Maturation program as outlined Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Lottery software – Smart Choice Technologies	Admission Manager	Motion: Beaudry Jones proposes we accept Smart Choice Technologies as our lottery software for this year Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones Abstains: Dave Berry (Absent)
Finance Report Monthly Finance Statement Verify New Board Members & Employee Fingerprints and Background checks	Business Manager
Board Governance Policy Review Exhibit A	Chair	MOTION: Liz Metcalf proposes we accept the voluntary reduction in work schedule policy as written Mike Proa seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry Motion: Kevin Groke proposes pending approval from the state we accept these goals as written in Exhibit A Beaudry Jones seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Beaudry Jones, Dave Berry
Adjourn	Chair		7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/olerd1f9cm6fvbc/2017-09-13.mp3?dl=0

Board Meeting Minutes 08/09/2017

September 12, 2017/0 Comments/in Meeting Minutes /by Dave

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

9 August 2017, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

	Presenter	Questions to answer	Time
Board Meeting Call to Order	Chair	Board Members in Attendance: Kevin Groke, Liz Metcalf, Julie Wand, Mike Proa, Dave Berry Board Members Absent: Beaudry Jones Others in Attendance: Heather King, Andi Bergen, Cheryl Ashcraft	6:30
Read Vision and Mission Statement	Chair
Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting	Secretary	MOTION: Liz Metcalf proposes we accept the May minutes as read. Kevin Groke seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Dave Berry
Public Comment
Director’s Report Short Celebration Average Daily Membership Academic Report Card Review UPIPS Plan	Director
Finance Report Monthly Finance Statement Verify New Board Members & Employee Fingerprints and Background checks	Business Manager
Board Governance Policy Review Open & Public Meeting Training	Chair	MOTION: Liz Metcalf proposes we remove the two policies [Global Ends Policy & Community Interaction Policy] because the are covered elsewhere. Dave Berry seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Dave Berry MOTION: Dave Berry proposes we accept the Electronic Meetings Policy Liz Metcalf seconds Aye: Liz Metcalf, Mike Proa, Kevin Groke, Dave Berry
Adjourn	Chair		7:30

Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oy6glb7020n0s5q/2017-08-09.mp3?dl=0

Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting Minutes 4/11/2018 – Pending Approval

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

11 April 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Board Meeting Minutes 3/21/2018

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

21 March 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Board Meeting Minutes 2/27/2018

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

27 February 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Board Meeting Minutes 2/21/2018

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

21 February 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Board Phone Meeting Minutes 01/22/2018

Board of Directors Phone Meeting Minutes

22 January 2018, 6:30PM – Phone Meeting

Board Meeting Minutes 1/10/2018

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

10 January 2018, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Board Meeting Minutes 11/18/2017

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

8 November 2017, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Board Meeting Minutes 10/18/2017

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

18 October 2017, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Board Meeting Minutes 09/13/2017

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

13 September 2017, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

Board Meeting Minutes 08/09/2017

Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

9 August 2017, 6:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah

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