Coastal Montessori Charter School

Board of Directors Meeting

Published on May 15, 2026 at 3:39 PM EDT

Date and Time

Monday May 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Coastal Montessori Charter School

This is the monthly CMCS Board of Directors meeting.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Election Results 6:00 PM
  A. Swearing in of New Board Members from April 2026 Election FYI Rick Richardson 10 m
   

John Teachey, Tom Winslow, Jeremy Zamorski

 

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am duly qualified, according to the Constitution of this State, to exercise the duties of the office to which I have been elected (or appointed) and that I will, to the best of my ability, discharge the duties thereof and preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of this State, and of the United States, so help me God."

 

 

 
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. CMCS Mission Statement
 

CMCS’s Mission is to produce highly-educated, self-directed, socially-responsible citizens who work collaboratively, respectfully, and peacefully as individuals yet interdependent learners in a diverse and nurturing community. 

 
IV. Opening Items 6:10 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Rick Richardson
  C. Approval of Agenda Vote Rick Richardson 3 m
V. Governance 6:14 PM
  A. Appointment of New Board Members Vote Rick Richardson 5 m
   

Jessica Dent, Seth Strickland

 

"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am duly qualified, according to the Constitution of this State, to exercise the duties of the office to which I have been elected (or appointed) and that I will, to the best of my ability, discharge the duties thereof and preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of this State, and of the United States, so help me God."

 
  B. Election of Officers Vote Jessica Dent 15 m
   

Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary

 

Initial Slate:  Jessica Dent, Amanda Bailey, Julie Dew, Robin Dawson

Other Nominees can/will be presented.

 
VI. Finance 6:34 PM
  A. April Financial Report Discuss Chris Bergeron 10 m
VII. Housekeeping Items 6:44 PM
  A. PTO Report FYI Andrea Zamorski 5 m
   

Palmetto Giving Day

 
  B. Director's Report FYI Chris Bergeron 5 m
  C. Board Committee Updates FYI Jessica Dent 15 m
   

Discussion of CMCS Board Committees.  Provide overview for new Board members.  Update members of committees at June Meeting.

 

Governance, Finance, Facilities

 
  D. Meeting Schedule for FY27 Vote Jessica Dent 5 m
VIII. Public Comment
IX. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
X. Closing Items 7:14 PM
  A. Next Meeting FYI Jessica Dent 5 m
   

June 15, 2026 at 6 PM at CMCS

 
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote