14 January, 2015, 7PM – 1160 N. 645 W. Washington, UT
| Agenda Item | Presenter | Results | Time |
| Call to Order, Vision & Mission | Chair | Board Members in attendance: Kevin Groke, Jacque Newman, Dave Berry, Brian Poe, Liz Metcalf,
Others in attendance: Julie Wand |
7:02 |
| Reading of Vision and Mission Statements | Kevin Groke reads vision statement
Dave Berry reads the mission statement |
7:02 | |
| Approve Minutes from last Meeting | Secretary | MOTION: Brain proposes we accept the meeting minutes from 12/10/14.
Liz Metcalf seconds Voting is unanimous |
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| Public Comment | |||
| Director’s Report
Academic Progress · Charter Fidelity · Lottery Preparation · 2015-16 Calendar · Other issues
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Director | ||
| Finance Report
· Budget finalization · UPEFS Report
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Business Manager/ Treasurer | MOTION: Kevin Groke proposes all board members have fingerprint scans done by next board meeting.
Jacque Newman seconds Voting is unanimous MOTION: Kevin Groke proposes the Finance committee works with Boyer and our attorney to figure out the details of the property tax and come to the board with their recommendations. Brian Poe seconds Voting is unanimous |
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| Accountability Group
· Status Update
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Accountability Chair | MOTION: Kevin Groke proposes that Liz Metcalf become chair of the Accountability Group.
Jacque Newman seconds Voting is unanimous |
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| Charter and Policy Review Committee
· Status Update
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Policy Committee Chair | MOTION: Brian Poe motions the DMA Board approves the administration to have a for-fee summer program.
Dave Berry seconds Voting is unanimous |
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| Open Board Seats | Chair | There are three open seats on the board and the board will accept applications on an ongoing basis for those seats. The application can be downloaded here | |
| Board Governance
· Training · Status of GBOT Modules? · Schedule Strategy Retreat |
Chair | Let it be noted Kevin Groke will be providing a link to board member application on the website. | |
| Adjourn | 9:05 |
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.
Audio Link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/anc16e1nti7l4oq/1.14.15%20board%20meeting.mp3?dl=0
*Others in Attendance
Denise Crosby
Delaney Philpott
Saori Sakita
Faith Havick
Jennifer Trella
Heather King
Donia Jessop
William Hunt
MelindaFalaniko
Kristi Paskett
Rob Bailey
Ginger Pelton
Eric Pelton
Cheryl Ashcraft