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Coastal Montessori Charter School

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Monday May 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

Coastal Montessori Charter School - Middle School Arena

This is the monthly CMCS Board of Directors meeting.

Directors Present

A. Nelson, A. Setari, J. Dent, J. Dew, M. Easterling, R. Ferdon, R. Richardson

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Amanda Bailey, C. Bergeron, Robin Dawson

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Richardson called a meeting of the board of directors of Coastal Montessori Charter School to order on Monday May 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM.
R. Richardson called a meeting of the board of directors of Coastal Montessori Charter School to order on Monday May 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM.

C.

Approval of Agenda

J. Dew made a motion to approve the minutes from.
M. Easterling seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

Minutes from April 14 not available to be voted on.

II. Governance

A.

Certification of New Board Members

Mr. Keith Moore certified the new CMCS Board Members.  Ricky Ferdon, Julie Dew, Jessica Dent, Amanda Bailey, Robin Dawson.

B.

Thank You to Outgoing Board Members

C.

Election of Board Officers

CMCS Board Officer Nominations.

 

Chair:  Rick Richardson - Motion Ricky Ferdon, Second Marshall Easterling.  Unanimous

Vice Chair:  Jessica Dent, Anthony Setari, Amanda Bailey - Motion Ricky Ferdon, Second Julie Dew.     Votes:   4.                        1.                        2

 

Secretary:  Robin Dawson - Motion Marshall, Second Julie  - Vote Unanimous

Treasurer:  Julie Dew - Motion Marshall, Second Jessica - Vote Unanimous

D.

2025-2026 CMCS BOD Meeting Schedule

R. Ferdon made a motion to Approve 2025-2026 Meeting Dates.
J. Dent seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

CMCS PTO Report

F.

CMCS Director's Report

III. Finance

A.

April Financial Report

Veris presented the April financials.

B.

FY 26 Budget

Veris presented the FY26 budget.  1st Readiing.  Vote to be taken in June.

IV. Facility

A.

Construction Update

Marshall presented an update on construction.  What are the costs and revenues associated with kindergarden?

V. Executive Session

A.

Director's Contract

Motion - Ricky Ferdon, Second Robin Dawson. Unanimous

 

Motion to come out of Executive Session.  Motion Ricky Ferdon, Second by Amanda Bailey

Motion to approve Director's contract for 2 years

 

Motion Ricky Ferdon, Second Marshall Easterling.  Vote Unanimous.

B.

Personnel and contract-related matter regarding outside employment

No action taken.

VI. Housekeeping Items

A.

June Meeting - Update of CMCS Policies and Procedures

June Meeting - Monday, June 16

B.

Board Retreat

Saturday, June 21 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:57 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Dew
Documents used during the meeting
  • CMCS Board Bylaws - Revised 2020
  • 2025-2026 CMCS Board Meeting Dates.docx
  • PTO CMCS BOARD.pptx
  • May 19, 2025 Director's Report.docx
  • Coastal Montessori April 2025 Financial Statements.pdf
  • Coastal Montessori Preliminary FY26 Budget.xlsx

Please note that the Board may elect to take action on issues discussed during Executive Session prior to adjournment.