The Mountain Community School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Directors Present

Angela Bryner, Carina Erkel, Cathey Chet, Heather Kogoy, Hunter Strong, Isaac Savage, Shalee Beddingfield

Directors Absent

Alex Williams, Leigh Pashke

Guests Present

Andy Osiecki, Brad Hallmark, Jeff Morris, Jillian Wallace, Wesley Arnold

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Cathey Chet called a meeting of the board of directors of The Mountain Community School to order on Tuesday Aug 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Mission Statement

D.

Approve Minutes

Cathey Chet made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 07-22-25.
Shalee Beddingfield seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

No public comments

II. School Report

A.

Executive Director’s Report

Jillian Wallace provided a summary of the House System

 

Mr. Morris reported on the Pool Party, website update, open house, new daily schedule, weekly TA meeting, House Challenge Day at Camp Pinnacle, rebranding, parent organization to facilitate parental involvement, day of service on 9/19.

 

Purpose of the Board (handout): Mr. Morris reviewed this with the board.

B.

Enrollment Update

Reviewed enrollment dashboard

C.

Finance Update

Finance report provided.

Finance committee working on developing Internal Controls document.

 

Grant Specific Funding Targets (handout): Reviewed

D.

Personnel Report

Separations

  • Sarah Hudson
  • Katie Buckner

New Hires:

  • Katir Britton - New TA
  • Mary Jane Meherg - New TA

Vacancies:

  • Director of Advancement

III. Committee Reports

A.

Committee Meetings and Membership

Board Committee (handout)

Angela Bryner to be added to Governance Committee

 

5k - Raised over $7,000 in 

106 participants pre-registered

Setup volunteers needed for 5k prep - signup sheet is active

B.

Development

IV. Closing Items

A.

President’s Remarks

B.

Adjourn Meeting

Cathey Chet made a motion to Adjourn.
Shalee Beddingfield seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Isaac Savage