Mountain Community Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Directors Present
Alex Williams, Angela Bryner, Carina Erkel, Cathey Chet, Heather Kogoy, Hunter Strong, Isaac Savage, Leigh Pashke, Shalee Beddingfield
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Averee Refshauge, Jeff Morris
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 May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Mission Statement
D.
Approve Minutes
Alex Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from last meeting Board Meeting on 04-21-26.
Shalee Beddingfield seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
II. School Report
A.
Financial Update
Report provided and reviewed.
B.
Executive Director’s Report
Report provided for review/commentary.
Staffing:
- ELA position, over 30 applicants
- Art position, over 30 applicants
Proficiency scores from this year's testing are 8.5% higher than last year. Looks as though we'll likely achieve a "B" rating.
III. Strategic Discussions
A.
Insurance Update
Exploring new coverage options. Mr. Morris provided a copy of a proposed plan, required for the new application, titled "Mountain Community School's Abuse Prevention Plan."
Discussion of need for an additional passenger van.
B.
Fees and Fundraising
Discussion of Fees and Fundraising
C.
26-27 Budget
Review of budget
D.
Board Recruitment
IV. Action Items
A.
Approve 26-27 Budget
Shalee Beddingfield made a motion to Approve 26-27 budget as presented, with 287 total students.
Carina Erkel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Alex Williams made a motion to Approve purchase of 15-passenger van up to $50,000.
Leigh Pashke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
President’s Remarks
B.
Adjourn Meeting
Cathey Chet made a motion to Adjourn.
Leigh Pashke 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 7:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Isaac Savage
Mission statement was read by Carina Erkel