Mission: To provide an
exceptional Montessori education to all children and their families,
encouraging a lifelong love of learning and active participation in their
communities and the world.
Vision: We create a more peaceful world by developing conscientious citizens who approach their world with confidence, creativity and collaboration.
Values: Diversity, Independence, Joy, Passion & Respect
1. Opening Thoughts
The meeting
opened at 6:29 p.m. Board members in attendance were: Kate McSpadden, Mary
Evelyn Bowling, Elaine Steinbeck and Trevor Eissler. Mary Evelyn Bowling began with a quote from
Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
2. Motion to approve January &
February minutes - Kate McSpadden
Kate
McSpadden asked for a motion to approve Board minutes from January and February.
Kate McSpadden made a correction to the mission. The last words "in their
world" were inadvertently omitted. Mary Evelyn Bowling made a correction
to the date referenced as 4/4/14 in the February minutes in the section about
emails. Trevor Eissler motioned to approve the minutes with the changes. Elaine
Steinbeck seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion.
3. Motion to approve Bylaws - Kate
McSpadden
Kate
McSpadden asked for a motion to approve the changes in the bylaws. The group
discussed the change. The revised bylaws omit the section referencing the
giving of grants by WilCo Montessori Partners (WCMP). Kate McSpadden asked for
a motion to approve Bylaws. Trevor Eissler made a motion to approve the amended
bylaws. Elaine Steinbeck seconded the motion. All voted in favor of the motion.
4. Charter Development Team Update -
Elaine Steinbeck
Elaine
Steinbeck shared that she that she was not able to contribute to the EPPT in
the leadership role the way she wanted. She explained that her expertise is
birth to 3 and not necessarily elementary and middle school years. She wants to
focus her attention on her primary business, Best Start. Judith Kemper will
assume some of the responsibilities of leadership for the EPPT for a while.
