11 April 2018, 5:30PM – 1160 N 645 West, Washington, Utah
| Agenda Item | Presenter | Questions to answer | Time |
| Workshop Start | Chair | 5:30 | |
| Enrollment Goals and Expectations | Chair | How do enrollment projections affect the budget for next year? What changes need to be considered based off of those projections? | |
| Turnaround Strategy Discussion | Chair | What were the findings from the state turnaround group? | |
| Workshop End | 6:25 | ||
| Board Meeting Call to Order | Chair | 6:30 | |
| Read Vision and Mission Statement | Chair | ||
| Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting | Secretary | ||
| Public Comment | 6:35 | ||
| Turnaround Committee Report | Accountability Chair | ||
Director’s Report
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Director | 6:45 | |
Finance Report
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Business Manager | How do actual expenses compare to the school’s budget? | 7:00 |
| Reserved for Closed Session | As needed under Utah Code 52-4-205(1)
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| Adjourn | Chair | What did you like about this meeting, what did you dislike, what needs to be changed for the next meeting? | 7:30 |
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.
Turnaround Needs Statements
Leadership
Goal 1: Staff culture, communications and interactions will be established that fosters trust and shared commitment to the goals of the school.
Instructional Transformation
Goal 2: Horizontal and vertical alignment of state developmental standards and Montessori curriculum.
Talent development:
Goal 3: Professional development is needed to implement the alignment of the state developmental standards and Montessori curriculum to include to depth of knowledge and appropriate levels of rigor.
Culture Shift
Goal 4: Promote a successful home/school collaborative effort. This would include communication and education in Montessori and state developmental standards. Stakeholder understanding to increase engagement and commitment to support the mission of the school and adherence to state standards is required.