Mountain Community Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
Alex Williams, Carina Erkel, Cathey Chet, Heather Kogoy, Hunter Strong, Isaac Savage, Shalee Beddingfield
Directors Absent
Angela Bryner, Leigh Pashke
Guests Present
Jeff Morris, Valerie Hoffman
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Alex Williams called a meeting of the board of directors of Mountain Community Schools to order on Tuesday Feb 24, 2026 at 6:01 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Mission Statement
D.
Approve Minutes
Carina Erkel made a motion to approve the minutes from 1/29/26 Virtual Board Meeting on 01-29-26.
Shalee Beddingfield seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
No public comment
II. Brand Development
A.
Mission and Brand Presentation
Valerie Hoffman presented to the board. History and summary of the Branding Committee's last seven months of work were presented, including efforts to re-work the school's Mission Statement and logos.
B.
Approve updated mission statement
Isaac Savage made a motion to Approve updated mission statement.
Cathey Chet seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve updated branding package
Alex Williams made a motion to Approve the updated branding package.
Carina Erkel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. School Report
A.
Financial Update
Report provided
B.
Executive Director’s Report
Report provided.
C.
26-27 School Calendars
Calendars provided for TMCS and MCOS
D.
26-27 Master Schedule Strategic Discussion
Discussed Master Schedule details.
- CREW>TREK for 5th-8th graders
- Pathways - less classroom interuption
- Specials
IV. Mountain Community Online School
A.
Strategic Discussion
Discussed MCOS rollout/launch, management, etc.
Open enrollment 3/1 - 3/31
Awaiting proposal from consultant to handle launch and related details
V. Action Items
A.
Approve 26-27 School Calendars
Shalee Beddingfield made a motion to Approve 26-27 Calendars.
Heather Kogoy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
President’s Remarks
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Alex Williams made a motion to Adjourn.
Heather Kogoy 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 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Isaac Savage
Mission statement was read