april 16, 2008
Meeting called to order at: 7:05 p.m.
Members in attendance: Duquoin Burgess, Patty Collingwood, Kari Gallagher, Annie Geary, Valerie Harley, Suzette Hudak, Lionel Jensen, Rosemary Mandrici, David McTigue, Sheri Potts, Sue Stangebye, and Susan Taccheri
Also in attendance: Mary MacIntosh, Head of School; Kate Kennedy, Director of Admissions; Brandon Reinoehl, Director of Marketing and Advancement; and Julie Gabrielse, Early Childhood Coordinator
Absent: Peter Aghmien, Rob Brown, Jacob Mark, and Fabian Udoh
Minutes from the March 19, 2008 meeting were unanimously approved.
Finance Committee – Sue Stangebye reviewed a written report highlighting the following:
• Cash Flow Chart
Head of School Report – Mary MacIntosh reviewed a written report highlighting the following:
• Administrative Focus
Enrollment and EC Summer Camp
Parent Surveys
Spring Sing Planning
• There was discussion about the Violin program and whether they will participate in the Spring Sing. Mary explained that Violin is a
private program run by an independent contractor, who also happens to be employed as the band teacher. All enrichment programs
are run independently held here for convenience to our families. Contractors receive 70%, school takes 30%. Mary will invite Wee
Ling and her violin students to participate.
• Reflection Meetings
Professional Inquiry; Vision, Goals, Plans 2008-2009
Professional Inquiry 2008-2009 Feedback
Director of Admissions Report – Kate Kennedy reviewed a written report highlighting the following:
• April ’07 Enrollment vs. April ’08 Enrollment
• Sue Stangebye suggests follow up with families that interviewed but didn’t choose us.
Advancement Committee – Brandon Reinoehl reviewed a written report highlighting the following:
• Windfall Recap
Brandon acknowledged the great work of the Windfall chairs – Calie Goebel and Sara Conroy and the Board advisors Sue Stangebye
and Suzette Hudak
• Fall Frolic
Committee on Trustees
MOTION to approve the Mission Statement as written in the March minutes. Motion unanimously approved.
The Mission Statement for the Board of Trustees of The Montessori Academy
The Mission of the Board of Trustees is to ensure the vitality and values of The Montessori Academy’s institutional mission for present and future generations of students. We do this by fulfilling our fiduciary and governance responsibilities for the well being of TMA.
Committee has working list of prospective members – but are always looking for more suggestions
Board Reflections –
David McTigue – thinks meetings are run smoothly and all seem to be comfortable to share thoughts.
Duquoin Burgess – membership on committees should be balanced out.
Susan Taccheri – need more committee membership from community – not necessarily from board members.
Suzette Hudak – volunteers need to be placed in a position where they will feel successful.
Mary MacIntosh – the strategic plan is a FIVE year plan – we shouldn’t overextend ourselves. In our enthusiasm, our annual agenda may have had too many goals.
Lionel Jensen – suggests that during the opening school orientation meetings we present that board/committee involvement is desired (maybe a video presentation), some way to educate the community about who we are and what we are supposed to be doing.
Patty Collingwood – suggests that the individual committees spell out their goals and distribute to community for recruitment.
Parent Network Report – n/a
Announcements
• Mary MacIntosh – Congratulations to Lori and EC teachers. They’ve done a great job this year on producing their monthly
newsletters.
Old Business – n/a
New Business – n/a
Motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Next meeting: May 21, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Kim Bosworth
Members in attendance: Duquoin Burgess, Patty Collingwood, Kari Gallagher, Annie Geary, Valerie Harley, Suzette Hudak, Lionel Jensen, Rosemary Mandrici, David McTigue, Sheri Potts, Sue Stangebye, and Susan Taccheri
Also in attendance: Mary MacIntosh, Head of School; Kate Kennedy, Director of Admissions; Brandon Reinoehl, Director of Marketing and Advancement; and Julie Gabrielse, Early Childhood Coordinator
Absent: Peter Aghmien, Rob Brown, Jacob Mark, and Fabian Udoh
Minutes from the March 19, 2008 meeting were unanimously approved.
Finance Committee – Sue Stangebye reviewed a written report highlighting the following:
• Cash Flow Chart
Head of School Report – Mary MacIntosh reviewed a written report highlighting the following:
• Administrative Focus
Enrollment and EC Summer Camp
Parent Surveys
Spring Sing Planning
• There was discussion about the Violin program and whether they will participate in the Spring Sing. Mary explained that Violin is a
private program run by an independent contractor, who also happens to be employed as the band teacher. All enrichment programs
are run independently held here for convenience to our families. Contractors receive 70%, school takes 30%. Mary will invite Wee
Ling and her violin students to participate.
• Reflection Meetings
Professional Inquiry; Vision, Goals, Plans 2008-2009
Professional Inquiry 2008-2009 Feedback
Director of Admissions Report – Kate Kennedy reviewed a written report highlighting the following:
• April ’07 Enrollment vs. April ’08 Enrollment
• Sue Stangebye suggests follow up with families that interviewed but didn’t choose us.
Advancement Committee – Brandon Reinoehl reviewed a written report highlighting the following:
• Windfall Recap
Brandon acknowledged the great work of the Windfall chairs – Calie Goebel and Sara Conroy and the Board advisors Sue Stangebye
and Suzette Hudak
• Fall Frolic
Committee on Trustees
MOTION to approve the Mission Statement as written in the March minutes. Motion unanimously approved.
The Mission Statement for the Board of Trustees of The Montessori Academy
The Mission of the Board of Trustees is to ensure the vitality and values of The Montessori Academy’s institutional mission for present and future generations of students. We do this by fulfilling our fiduciary and governance responsibilities for the well being of TMA.
Committee has working list of prospective members – but are always looking for more suggestions
Board Reflections –
David McTigue – thinks meetings are run smoothly and all seem to be comfortable to share thoughts.
Duquoin Burgess – membership on committees should be balanced out.
Susan Taccheri – need more committee membership from community – not necessarily from board members.
Suzette Hudak – volunteers need to be placed in a position where they will feel successful.
Mary MacIntosh – the strategic plan is a FIVE year plan – we shouldn’t overextend ourselves. In our enthusiasm, our annual agenda may have had too many goals.
Lionel Jensen – suggests that during the opening school orientation meetings we present that board/committee involvement is desired (maybe a video presentation), some way to educate the community about who we are and what we are supposed to be doing.
Patty Collingwood – suggests that the individual committees spell out their goals and distribute to community for recruitment.
Parent Network Report – n/a
Announcements
• Mary MacIntosh – Congratulations to Lori and EC teachers. They’ve done a great job this year on producing their monthly
newsletters.
Old Business – n/a
New Business – n/a
Motion to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Next meeting: May 21, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Kim Bosworth
