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The 2021-2022 Kiva Montessori Board meeting is as follows:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-2022 MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES:
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Agenda Minutes 08.10.22 @ 7:00 pm Annual Meeting and Special Meeting - via GoogleMeet
Agenda Minutes 08.04.22 @ 8:00 am Special Meeting - via GoogleMeet
Agenda Minutes 07.26.22 @ 5:30 pm (work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via GoogleMeet
Agenda Minutes 06.28.22 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via GoogleMeet
Agenda Minutes 05.24.22 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 05.12.22 @ 8:15 am Special Board Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 05.09.22 @ 8:15 am Special Board Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 04.27.22 @ 6:30 pm Special Board Meeting and Executive Session - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 04.26.22 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 04.25.22 @ 4pm Special Board Meeting and Executive Sessions - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 04.20.22 @ 6:30 pm Special Board Meeting- via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 04.13.22 @ 7 pm(work session) and 8:00 pm (Special Board Meeting -via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 03.25.22 @ 9:30am Special Board Meeting via zoom.
Agenda Minutes 03.22.22 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 03.04.22 @ 5:00 pm Special Board Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 02.28.22 @ 7:00 pm Special Board Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 02.22.22 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 02.15.22 @ 7:30 pm Special Board Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 02.05.22 @ 8:00 am Annual Board Retreat- via Zoom To Receive an Invite Email: bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 01.31.22 @ 5:30 pm (work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 12.20.21 @ 8:00pm Special Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 12.16.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 12.08.21 @ 5:30 pm Special Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 11.16.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 10.26.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 10.14.21 @ 5:45 pm Special Meeting via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 09.28.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 08.24.21 @ 6 pm Work Session 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 08.03.21 @ 5:30 pm Special Meeting via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 07.19.21 @ 5:30 pm (Annual Meeting) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - In person and via Zoom
2021-2022 Board of Directors, updated 5. 16.22
Melissa Gould, President
Cayce Hamerschlag, Secretary
Jolene McElwain, Treasurer
Alexis Cosper, Member
Alex Prime, Member
Karen Cook, Member(joined 02.2022)
Megan Waterman(joined 04.2022)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2020-2021 MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES:
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Agenda Minutes 07.19.21 @ 5:30 pm (Annual Meeting) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - In person and via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 07.08.21 @ 5:30 pm (Special Meeting and Executive Session) - Via Zoom
Agenda No Minutes taken 06.30.21 4pm -7 pm(work session) - Via Zoom (Special Meeting did not occur.)
Agenda Minutes 06.21.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 05.29.21 @ 9:00 am(work session) and 12:00 pm (Special Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 05.17.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 05.05.21 @5:30 pm Special Meeting - via zoom
Agenda Minutes 04.27.21 @ 7:15 pm Special Meeting - via zoom
Agenda Minutes 04.19.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 03.22.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 02.22.21 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda No Minutes taken 01.23.21 @ 8:00 am Annual Board Retreat(work session) - via Zoom To Receive an Invite Email: bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 01.21.21 @ 5:30 pm (Regular Meeting), immediately followed by a work session - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 12.14.20 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 11.27.20@ 5:00 pm Special Meeting -via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 11.16.20 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 11.09.20 @ 5:30 pm (Special Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 10.28.20 @ 5:30 pm Special Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 10.19.20 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 09.17.20 @ 6:30 pm Special Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 09.14.20 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 09.01.20 @ 4:30 pm Special Meeting - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 08.17.20 @ 5:30 pm(work session) and 7:00 pm (Regular Meeting) - via Zoom
Agenda Minutes 08.13.20 @ 6 pm Work Session 7:30 pm Special Meeting - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 08.05.20 @ 4:30 pm Special Meeting - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 07.31.20 @ 6:30 pm Special Meeting - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 07.27.20 @ 5:30 pm, Annual and Regular Meeting - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
2020-2021 Board of Directors, updated 11.8.20
Jordan Meyers, President(resigned 09.14.20)
Melissa Gould, President(as of 09.14.20)
Cayce Hamerschlag, Secretary
Jolene McElwain, Treasurer
Alexis Cosper, Member
Alex Prime, Member(as of 09.14.20)
SPECIAL MEETING POSTINGS AND NOTES: (PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO ATTEND ALL MEETINGS)
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The Children's Kiva Montessori Charter School Board of Directors will hold a special meeting and executive session on Thursday, July 8th at 5:30pm. Agenda All Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Children's Kiva Montessori Charter School Board of Directors will hold a work session on Wednesday, June 30th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, followed by Special Board Meeting at 7:00 pm, if deemed necessary. (Special Meeting was not held)
All Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Children's Kiva Montessori Charter School Board of Directors will hold a work session on Saturday, May 29th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by Special Board Meeting at 12:00 pm. Agenda and Zoom link.
All Board Meetings are open to the public.
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED: The Children's Kiva Montessori Charter School Board of Directors will hold a special Board Meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Agenda All Board Meetings are open to the public.
The Children's Kiva Montessori Charter School Board of Directors will hold a special Board Meeting at 5pm on November 27th.
All Board Meetings are open to the public. To join the meeting, click here
The Children's Kiva Montessori Charter School will have a special meeting on November 9th at 5:30pm.
The Meeting is open to the public. The link to the meeting is here
The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 5:30 pm. to review the FYE2020 Audit and to discuss Mode of learning.
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The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 6:30 pm.
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The Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on September 1, 2020 at 4:30 pm. This meeting will be held via zoom. To receive a link for the meeting, please email bod@kivacharter.org.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will be at 6 pm on Thursday, August 12, 2020 for a Work Session to discuss modes of learning, followed by a Special Meeting at 7:30 pm. To receive a zoom link email bod@kivacharter.org.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 730am on Tuesday, Aug 11 via Zoom for Strategic Planning. To receive an invite email bod@kivacharter.org.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 8am on Tuesday, June 30, 8am Tuesday July 7 and 8am Tuesday July 14 via Zoom for Strategic Planning. To receive an invite email bod@kivacharter.org
Board of Directors 2019-2020
2019-2020 Board of Directors
Jordan Meyers, President
Stacey Weyand, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member with CH)
Cayce Hamerschlag, Treasurer
Melissa Gould, Member
Click on “2019-2020 Kiva Montessori Board Meeting Calendar” to view our calendar of board meetings and committee meetings.
2019-2020 Board of Directors Meetings
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Agenda Minutes 06.30.20 @ 12 pm Special Meeting - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 06.15.20 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 05.18.20 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 05.11.20 @ 4 pm Special Meeting - Zoom - Access to this meeting can be obtained by request from bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 04.30.20 @ 5 pm Special Meeting - Zoom - Access to this meeting can be obtained by request from bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 04.20.20 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - Zoom - To Receive an Invite Email bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 04.16.20 @ 4 pm Special Meeting - Zoom - CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 04.06.20 @ 5 pm Special Meeting - Zoom - Access to this meeting can be obtained by request from bod@kivacharter.org
Agenda Minutes 03.23.20 @ 3 pm Special Meeting - Zoom Meeting ID : 577 277 691
Agenda Minutes 03.16.20 @ 5:30 pm (executive session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 03.13.20 @ 8 am Special Meeting with Executive Session - City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave
Agenda Minutes 03.03.20 @ 5 pm Special Meeting with Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 02.28.20 @ 1 pm Special Meeting with Executive Session - City Hall, 123 Roger Smith Ave
Agenda Minutes 02.24.20 @ 5:30 pm (executive session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 02.10.20 @ 5 pm Special Meeting with Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 01.21.20 @ 5 pm (work session), 5:30 pm (regular meeting) - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 01.10.20 @ 5 pm, Special Meeting and Board Retreat- 12296 Rd 33
Agenda Minutes 12.16.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 11.26.19 @ 8 am, Special Meeting - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 11.18.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 11.06.19 @ 6:30 pm Special Meeting with Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 10.28.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 09.24.19 @ 7:30 pm, Special Meeting with Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 09.23.19 @ 5 pm (work session), with Regular Meeting to follow - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 08.26.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 08.19.19 @ 7 pm, Special Meeting with Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 08.08.19 @ 5:00 pm, Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 07.30.19 @ 5:00 pm, Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 07.29.19 @ 5:30 pm, Special Joint Board Meeting with CH - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 07.22.19 @ 5:30 pm, Annual and Regular Meeting - 601 N Mildred
SPECIAL MEETING POSTINGS AND NOTES:
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 8am on Tuesday, June 23 via Zoom for Strategic Planning. To receive an invite email bod@kivacharter.org
Kiva Montessori Finance Committee will be meeting via Zoom on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 6pm. To receive an invite email bod@kivacharter.org
Kiva Montessori Finance Committee will be meeting via Zoom on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 5pm. To receive an invite email bod@kivacharter.org
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors meeting at 4pm on Thursday, April 16, 2020 has been CANCELLED
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 3 pm on Monday, March 23, 2020 Digitally through Zoom to join click here.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 5:00 pm on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 12296 Rd 33 for their Annual Retreat.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 1:45pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 601 N Mildred for Professional Development.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 8 am on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 601 N Mildred for a brief, special meeting.
Kiva Montessori Finance Committee will meet at 5pm on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 601 N Mildred.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 06, 2019 at 601 N Mildred in a Special Meeting with an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for determining contract negotiations strategies and instructing negotiators.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet at 8 am on Friday, November 01, 2019 at 928 E. Main, Cortez for Professional Development with Sam Carter.
Kiva Montessori Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 601 N Mildred, Cortez. Professional Development with Sam Carter will begin at 5:30 pm. A Special Meeting / Executive Session will begin at 7:30 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for determining contract negotiations strategies and instructing negotiators.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in a Special Meeting / Executive Session at 601 N Mildred, Cortez on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 7 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for determining contract negotiations strategies and instructing negotiators.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in a Special Meeting / Executive Session at 601 N Mildred, Cortez on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 5 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for determining contract negotiations strategies and instructing negotiators.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session at 601 N Mildred, Cortez on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 5 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for determining contract negotiations strategies and instructing negotiators.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet with the Children's House Board of Directors in an Executive Session at 601 N Mildred, Cortez on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 5:30 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for determining contract negotiation strategies.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their annual and regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 5:30 pm at 601 N Mildred. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session at 601 N Mildred, Cortez on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 4 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for determining contract negotiation strategies, specifically to have a board-only discussion concerning the HOS position.
Board of Directors 2018-2019
Nondiscrimination Policy: The Children’s Kiva Montessori School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, the constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, age, race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, ancestry, or sexual orientation. Our meetings adhere to Colorado Open Meetings and Sunshine Laws.
Our Board of Directors meets regularly once a month at 5:30 pm at the Elementary/Middle School at 601 N Mildred, Cortez. These meeting are open to the public. Click on “2018-2019 Board / Committee Calendar” to view our calendar of board meetings and committee meetings.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The Hiring and Evaluation Committee would like to inform the public as of 11.29.18 that the following candidates are being considered for the Interim Head of School position:
SPECIAL MEETING POSTINGS AND NOTES:
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at 601 N Mildred. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 5 pm at 25 N Beech. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:15 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(f) for personnel matters and CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. Location: Children's House - 1204 E Empire, Cortez.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in a Special Meeting, which will include an Executive Session pursuant to: CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) for personnel matters, on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 5:00 pm at 25 N Beech. We anticipate the Executive Session to last approximately 45 minutes and then we will continue with the agenda.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special Meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in a Special Meeting which will include an Executive Session on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 7 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 5:15 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. The Board will then hold a special meeting at 6 pm, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7 pm, which is open to the public. The Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session that same evening at 5:30 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 4 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. Location: Children's House: 1204 E Empire.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 4 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. Location: Cortez City Hall, 123 E Roger Smith Ave.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board Retreat will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 9 am to 4 pm at 11033 Road 29, Cortez.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special Board meeting, which is open to the public. See the hyperlinked agenda below. The Board will meet in an Executive Session that same evening at 7 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract.
The E/M S Board will meet on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 6 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special Board meeting, which is open to the public. The Board will meet in an Executive Session that same evening at 5 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract.
**This meeting has been CANCELLED** - The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 5:30 pm (Executive Session and Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. Scheduled Executive Sessions are pursuant to: CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) for personnel matters regarding an appeal review panel and CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. The work session and regular meeting are open to the public. The Building and Locations Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 18 at 7 pm at First National Bank, Cortez. Anyone interested in an update on our building or being involved in this committee is encouraged to attend.
The E/M S Board will meet on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1 pm in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(b) - conference with an attorney for purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions. Location: Cortez City Hall, 123 E Roger Smith Ave.
The E/M S Board will meet on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 4:30 pm, opening with an Executive Session, at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
Reminder: The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 5:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public. The agenda has been hyperlinked in the "208-2019 Board of Directors Meetings" further down on this page.
**This meeting has been CANCELLED** The E/M S Board will meet on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 8:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which will include an Executive Session.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 6:20 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 3:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
**This meeting has been CANCELLED** The E/M S Board will meet on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 4 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
*Note: Location Change - The Hiring and Evaluation Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm at the Cortez Library. The committee plans to meet each Tuesday at this time and location until further notice.
**This meeting has been CANCELLED** - The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, October 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(e) for developing strategy for negotiations, instructing negotiators, and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations. A Special Meeting will follow the conclusion of the Executive Session.
The E/M S Hiring and Evaluation Committee will be holding a meeting on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 5 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. All are welcome to join.
The E/M S Board will meet on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 8 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 4 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Work Session regarding budget and additional requested information from Re1. This work session is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:15 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) to discuss personnel matters. A Special Meeting will begin at 8 pm, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 3:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Work Session, Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) to discuss personnel matters and 24-6-402 (4)(e) for developing strategy for negotiations, instructing negotiators, and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, and then a Special Meeting.
The E/M S Board will meet on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special Meeting with the staff, dinner will be provided for staff at 6 pm. This meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 5:15 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) to discuss personnel matters. A Special Meeting will begin at 7 pm, which is open to the public.
Update: The E/M S Board will meet on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) to discuss personnel matters. The work session will begin at 6 pm and the regular board meeting will begin at 7 pm, both of which are open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, September 21, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f)(I) to discuss a personnel matter. See agenda below. The regular board meeting will also be held at Children's House: 1204 E Empire on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 5:30 pm (work session) and 7 pm (regular meeting).
The E/M S Board will meet in an open meeting and then an executive session on August 31, 2018 at 7 pm at 109 West Main.
*Update: the Executive Session was postponed until further notice.
TRANSITION INFORMATION:
This section is designed to provide transparency and information regarding the transition period for both the location transition and hiring of a new Head of School. If you have any questions, please contact us at bod@kivacharter.org. Items that appear in a different color are hyperlinks.
Letter to Kiva Community 09.25.18
Phase Two Construction Update - 09.25.18
Important and Exciting Information 09.28.18
10.10.18 Community Update
Kiva Community Update 10.16.18
Kiva Community Update 10.25.18
Kiva Community Update 11.07.18
Kiva Community Update 11.09.18
Kiva Community Update 11.12.18
Kiva Community Update 12.03.18
Kiva Community Update 12.10.18 including a letter to RE-1: RE-1 Letter
Kiva Community Update 12.13.18
Kiva Community Update 12.18.18 including Notice of Breach from RE-1 (scroll further down to see the attached file)
Kiva Community Update 12.20.18 including Notice of Breach from RE-1 and letter of concern regarding ESS (scroll further down to see the attached file)
Kiva Community Update 01.30.19
E/M S Response to Notice of Material Breach 02.12.19
Kiva Community Update 02.22.19
Kiva Community Update 03.13.19
The Hiring and Evaluation Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The committee plans to meet each Tuesday at this time and location until further notice. 12.12.18 Update: this committee will no longer meet on a regular, weekly basis.
2018-2019 Elementary/Middle School Board of Directors
Chad Fish, President (resigned 09.24.18)
Kelli Jackson, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member)
Nathaniel Seeley, Treasurer (resigned 09.24.18)
Stacey Weyand, Member
Cayce Hamerschlag, Member (joint board member)
Holley Christensen, Member (board appointed 09.24.18)
Melissa Gould, Member (joined 10/2018)
Jordan Meyers, Member (joined 10/2018)
New Sitting Board for 2018-2019:
Kelli Jackson, President
Stacey Weyand, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member)
Cayce Hamerschlag, Treasurer (joint board member)
Holley Christensen, Member (temporary board member until December 2018)
Melissa Gould, Member
Jordan Meyers, Member
Updated Sitting Board for 2018-2019 as of 01.28.19:
Kelli Jackson, President
Stacey Weyand, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member)
Jordan Meyers, Treasurer
Cayce Hamerschlag, Member (joint board member)
Melissa Gould, Member
Updated Sitting Board for 2018-2019 as of 03.12.19:
Jordan Meyers, President
Stacey Weyand, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member)
Cayce Hamerschlag, Treasurer (joint board member)
Melissa Gould, Member
You may contact the board via email at bod@kivacharter.org
Please refer to our "Communication Pathways" and "Grievance Procedure" found under the Parent Information tab on this website for specific direction on questions, comments, concerns, etc. All emails received will be acknowledge within 2 to 3 business days.
2018-2019 Board of Directors Meetings
Click on "Agenda" and "Minutes" to access a live link to the document(s)
Agenda Minutes 07.02.19 @ 4:00 pm, Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 08.27.18 @ 5:30 pm, First National Bank - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.31.18 @ 7 pm, 109 West Main - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.21.18 @ 5:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.24.18 @ 5:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.27.18 @ 6:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.28.18 @ 5:15 pm (Executive Session), 7 pm (Special Meeting), 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 10.02.18 @ 3:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Work Session, Ex. Session, Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.09.18 @ 7:15 pm (Executive Session), 8 pm (Special Meeting), 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 10.15.18 @ 8:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.22.18 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 10.24.18 @ 4:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting *CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 10.26.18 @ 3:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.30.18 @ 6:20 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.07.18 @ 8:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Mting, Ex Session *CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 11.08.18 @ 5:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.13.18 @ 6:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.26.18 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 11.30.18 @ 4:30 pm (work session), 5 pm (special meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 12.03.18 @ 6:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.05.18 @ 5:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.07.18 @ 1 pm, Cortez City Hall - 123 E Roger Ave - Special Meeting, Ex Session
Agenda Minutes 12.10.18 @ 7:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.17.18 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 12.18.18 @ 7:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting *CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 12.20.18 @ 6 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 01.08.19 @ 7 pm (Executive Session), 7:30 pm (Special Meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 01.26.19 @ 9 am, 11033 Road 29, Cortez - Board Retreat
Agenda Minutes 01.28.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 02.05.19 @ 4:00 pm, Cortez City Hall - 123 E Roger Ave, Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 02.08.19 @ 4:00 pm, Children's House: 1204 E Empire - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 02.11.19 @ 6:00 pm, Children's House: 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 02.25.19 @ 5:30 pm (executive session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 03.04.19 @ 5:15 pm (executive session), 6 pm (special meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 03.11.19 @ 7 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.12.19 @ 7 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.18.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 04.01.19 @ 5:00 pm (executive session), 5:45 pm (special meeting) - 25 N Beech
Agenda Minutes 04.22.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 25 N Beech
Agenda Minutes 05.13.19 @ 7:15 pm, Special Meeting with Executive Session - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 05.20.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 25 N Beech
Agenda Minutes 05.29.19 @ 5:00 pm, 25 N Beech - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.24.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting)
Additional Meetings (public are welcome to attend)
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Friday, October 12, 2018 at 5 pm at 1204 E Empire
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 5:15 pm at 1204 E Empire
Board Development Committee - Monday, October 22, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Cortez Library
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm at the Cortez Library
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 5:15 pm at 1204 E Empire
Board Development Committee - Friday, November 2, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Cortez Library
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 5:15 pm at 1204 E Empire
Board Development Committee - Friday, December 14, 2018 at 1 pm at the Cortez Library
Building and Locations Committee - Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 7 pm at First National Bank
Enrollment Committee - Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 4 pm at 1204 E Empire
Enrollment Committee - Monday, April 15, 2019 at 3:30 pm, 25 N Beech St.
Our Board of Directors meets regularly once a month at 5:30 pm at the Elementary/Middle School at 601 N Mildred, Cortez. These meeting are open to the public. Click on “2018-2019 Board / Committee Calendar” to view our calendar of board meetings and committee meetings.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The Hiring and Evaluation Committee would like to inform the public as of 11.29.18 that the following candidates are being considered for the Interim Head of School position:
- Carter, Sam
- Orris, Jon
- Pope, Jeff
SPECIAL MEETING POSTINGS AND NOTES:
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at 601 N Mildred. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 5 pm at 25 N Beech. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 7:15 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(f) for personnel matters and CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. Location: Children's House - 1204 E Empire, Cortez.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in a Special Meeting, which will include an Executive Session pursuant to: CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) for personnel matters, on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 5:00 pm at 25 N Beech. We anticipate the Executive Session to last approximately 45 minutes and then we will continue with the agenda.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 7 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special Meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in a Special Meeting which will include an Executive Session on Monday, March 11, 2019 at 7 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 5:15 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. The Board will then hold a special meeting at 6 pm, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7 pm, which is open to the public. The Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session that same evening at 5:30 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet on Monday, February 11, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 4 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. Location: Children's House: 1204 E Empire.
The E/M S Board of Directors will meet in an Executive Session on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 4 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. Location: Cortez City Hall, 123 E Roger Smith Ave.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board Retreat will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 9 am to 4 pm at 11033 Road 29, Cortez.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 7:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special Board meeting, which is open to the public. See the hyperlinked agenda below. The Board will meet in an Executive Session that same evening at 7 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract.
The E/M S Board will meet on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 6 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special Board meeting, which is open to the public. The Board will meet in an Executive Session that same evening at 5 pm pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract.
**This meeting has been CANCELLED** - The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 5:30 pm (Executive Session and Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. Scheduled Executive Sessions are pursuant to: CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) for personnel matters regarding an appeal review panel and CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiation and to instruct negotiators, specifically to have a board-only discussion of charter contract. The work session and regular meeting are open to the public. The Building and Locations Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 18 at 7 pm at First National Bank, Cortez. Anyone interested in an update on our building or being involved in this committee is encouraged to attend.
The E/M S Board will meet on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 7:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 1 pm in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(b) - conference with an attorney for purposes of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions. Location: Cortez City Hall, 123 E Roger Smith Ave.
The E/M S Board will meet on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 4:30 pm, opening with an Executive Session, at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
Reminder: The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 5:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public. The agenda has been hyperlinked in the "208-2019 Board of Directors Meetings" further down on this page.
**This meeting has been CANCELLED** The E/M S Board will meet on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 8:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which will include an Executive Session.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 6:20 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 3:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
**This meeting has been CANCELLED** The E/M S Board will meet on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 4 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board of Directors will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 5:30 pm (Work Session) and 7 pm (Regular Meeting) at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The meeting is open to the public.
*Note: Location Change - The Hiring and Evaluation Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm at the Cortez Library. The committee plans to meet each Tuesday at this time and location until further notice.
**This meeting has been CANCELLED** - The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, October 18, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(e) for developing strategy for negotiations, instructing negotiators, and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations. A Special Meeting will follow the conclusion of the Executive Session.
The E/M S Hiring and Evaluation Committee will be holding a meeting on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 5 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. All are welcome to join.
The E/M S Board will meet on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 8 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special meeting, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Sunday, October 7, 2018 at 4 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Work Session regarding budget and additional requested information from Re1. This work session is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:15 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) to discuss personnel matters. A Special Meeting will begin at 8 pm, which is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 3:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Work Session, Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) to discuss personnel matters and 24-6-402 (4)(e) for developing strategy for negotiations, instructing negotiators, and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, and then a Special Meeting.
The E/M S Board will meet on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in a Special Meeting with the staff, dinner will be provided for staff at 6 pm. This meeting is open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 5:15 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) to discuss personnel matters. A Special Meeting will begin at 7 pm, which is open to the public.
Update: The E/M S Board will meet on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f) to discuss personnel matters. The work session will begin at 6 pm and the regular board meeting will begin at 7 pm, both of which are open to the public.
The E/M S Board will meet on Friday, September 21, 2018 at 5:30 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire in an Executive Session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f)(I) to discuss a personnel matter. See agenda below. The regular board meeting will also be held at Children's House: 1204 E Empire on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 5:30 pm (work session) and 7 pm (regular meeting).
The E/M S Board will meet in an open meeting and then an executive session on August 31, 2018 at 7 pm at 109 West Main.
*Update: the Executive Session was postponed until further notice.
TRANSITION INFORMATION:
This section is designed to provide transparency and information regarding the transition period for both the location transition and hiring of a new Head of School. If you have any questions, please contact us at bod@kivacharter.org. Items that appear in a different color are hyperlinks.
Letter to Kiva Community 09.25.18
Phase Two Construction Update - 09.25.18
Important and Exciting Information 09.28.18
10.10.18 Community Update
Kiva Community Update 10.16.18
Kiva Community Update 10.25.18
Kiva Community Update 11.07.18
Kiva Community Update 11.09.18
Kiva Community Update 11.12.18
Kiva Community Update 12.03.18
Kiva Community Update 12.10.18 including a letter to RE-1: RE-1 Letter
Kiva Community Update 12.13.18
Kiva Community Update 12.18.18 including Notice of Breach from RE-1 (scroll further down to see the attached file)
Kiva Community Update 12.20.18 including Notice of Breach from RE-1 and letter of concern regarding ESS (scroll further down to see the attached file)
Kiva Community Update 01.30.19
E/M S Response to Notice of Material Breach 02.12.19
Kiva Community Update 02.22.19
Kiva Community Update 03.13.19
The Hiring and Evaluation Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm at Children's House: 1204 E Empire. The committee plans to meet each Tuesday at this time and location until further notice. 12.12.18 Update: this committee will no longer meet on a regular, weekly basis.
2018-2019 Elementary/Middle School Board of Directors
Chad Fish, President (resigned 09.24.18)
Kelli Jackson, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member)
Nathaniel Seeley, Treasurer (resigned 09.24.18)
Stacey Weyand, Member
Cayce Hamerschlag, Member (joint board member)
Holley Christensen, Member (board appointed 09.24.18)
Melissa Gould, Member (joined 10/2018)
Jordan Meyers, Member (joined 10/2018)
New Sitting Board for 2018-2019:
Kelli Jackson, President
Stacey Weyand, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member)
Cayce Hamerschlag, Treasurer (joint board member)
Holley Christensen, Member (temporary board member until December 2018)
Melissa Gould, Member
Jordan Meyers, Member
Updated Sitting Board for 2018-2019 as of 01.28.19:
Kelli Jackson, President
Stacey Weyand, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member)
Jordan Meyers, Treasurer
Cayce Hamerschlag, Member (joint board member)
Melissa Gould, Member
Updated Sitting Board for 2018-2019 as of 03.12.19:
Jordan Meyers, President
Stacey Weyand, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary (joint board member)
Cayce Hamerschlag, Treasurer (joint board member)
Melissa Gould, Member
You may contact the board via email at bod@kivacharter.org
Please refer to our "Communication Pathways" and "Grievance Procedure" found under the Parent Information tab on this website for specific direction on questions, comments, concerns, etc. All emails received will be acknowledge within 2 to 3 business days.
2018-2019 Board of Directors Meetings
Click on "Agenda" and "Minutes" to access a live link to the document(s)
Agenda Minutes 07.02.19 @ 4:00 pm, Executive Session - 601 N Mildred
Agenda Minutes 08.27.18 @ 5:30 pm, First National Bank - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.31.18 @ 7 pm, 109 West Main - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.21.18 @ 5:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.24.18 @ 5:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.27.18 @ 6:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.28.18 @ 5:15 pm (Executive Session), 7 pm (Special Meeting), 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 10.02.18 @ 3:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Work Session, Ex. Session, Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.09.18 @ 7:15 pm (Executive Session), 8 pm (Special Meeting), 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 10.15.18 @ 8:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.22.18 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 10.24.18 @ 4:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting *CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 10.26.18 @ 3:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.30.18 @ 6:20 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.07.18 @ 8:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Mting, Ex Session *CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 11.08.18 @ 5:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.13.18 @ 6:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.26.18 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 11.30.18 @ 4:30 pm (work session), 5 pm (special meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 12.03.18 @ 6:00 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.05.18 @ 5:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.07.18 @ 1 pm, Cortez City Hall - 123 E Roger Ave - Special Meeting, Ex Session
Agenda Minutes 12.10.18 @ 7:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.17.18 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 12.18.18 @ 7:30 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting *CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 12.20.18 @ 6 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 01.08.19 @ 7 pm (Executive Session), 7:30 pm (Special Meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 01.26.19 @ 9 am, 11033 Road 29, Cortez - Board Retreat
Agenda Minutes 01.28.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 02.05.19 @ 4:00 pm, Cortez City Hall - 123 E Roger Ave, Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 02.08.19 @ 4:00 pm, Children's House: 1204 E Empire - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 02.11.19 @ 6:00 pm, Children's House: 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 02.25.19 @ 5:30 pm (executive session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 03.04.19 @ 5:15 pm (executive session), 6 pm (special meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 03.11.19 @ 7 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.12.19 @ 7 pm, 1204 E Empire - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.18.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 04.01.19 @ 5:00 pm (executive session), 5:45 pm (special meeting) - 25 N Beech
Agenda Minutes 04.22.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 25 N Beech
Agenda Minutes 05.13.19 @ 7:15 pm, Special Meeting with Executive Session - 1204 E Empire
Agenda Minutes 05.20.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - 25 N Beech
Agenda Minutes 05.29.19 @ 5:00 pm, 25 N Beech - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.24.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting)
Additional Meetings (public are welcome to attend)
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Friday, October 12, 2018 at 5 pm at 1204 E Empire
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 5:15 pm at 1204 E Empire
Board Development Committee - Monday, October 22, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Cortez Library
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 5:15 pm at the Cortez Library
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 5:15 pm at 1204 E Empire
Board Development Committee - Friday, November 2, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Cortez Library
Hiring and Evaluation Committee - Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 5:15 pm at 1204 E Empire
Board Development Committee - Friday, December 14, 2018 at 1 pm at the Cortez Library
Building and Locations Committee - Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at 7 pm at First National Bank
Enrollment Committee - Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 4 pm at 1204 E Empire
Enrollment Committee - Monday, April 15, 2019 at 3:30 pm, 25 N Beech St.
Board of Directors 2017-2018
Our Board of Directors meets regularly on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 pm (with the exception of holidays or otherwise posted) at the Elementary/Middle School at 18 N Beech St., Cortez. These meeting are open to the public. Click on “2017-2018 E/M S and CH BOD Calendar” to view our calendar.
Nondiscrimination Policy The Children’s Kiva Montessori School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, the constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, age, race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, ancestry, or sexual orientation. Our meetings adhere to Colorado Open Meetings and Sunshine Laws.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The E/M S Board Meetings in June, July, and August will be held at the First National Bank of Cortez at 2258 E Main St.
The July Board Meetings will meet held at the following times:
The E/M S Board will be meeting on 05.07.18 at 5:30 pm at 18 N Beech in an Executive Session and Special Meeting. The Executive Session is pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f)(I) to discuss a personnel matter.
CANCELLED - Potential Board of Directors Executive Session, April 24, 2018 following the City Council meeting at City Hall pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) - determining positions relative to matters that may be subject o negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators;
On March 12, 2018 at 6 pm at 18 N Beech the Children's House Board and Administration and the E/M S Board and Administration will participate in a Gallup's Strengths Finder training.
The E/M S Annual Board Retreat will be held on 02.09.18 @ 5:30 pm at First National Bank, Cortez.
The E/M S Board will be meeting at 18 N Beech on 12.18.17 at 5:15 pm in an Executive Session, with a Work Session beginning at 5:45, and the Regular Meeting scheduled to begin at 7 pm.
A special E/M S Board meeting will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm in the Commons Area at MCHS.
The Development and Fundraising Committee will be hosting a "Friend-raising" event for all CH and E/M S Board Members on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 5:30 pm at 27447 Road H.8, Cortez.
A special E/M S Board meeting will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 following the "Friend-raising" event at approximately 7:45 pm at 18 N Beech.
The Board of Directors will be holding an Executive Session on Monday, October 30, 2017 @ 5:30 pm at Seeley Oil Company.
Building & Location Letter to Community 10.24.17
The Building and Location Committee will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 5 pm at 18 N Beech. All are invited to attend.
2017-2018 Elementary/Middle School Board of Directors
Nathaniel Seeley, President
Kelli Jackson, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary
Chad Fish, Treasurer
Kathy Clark, Member
Stacey Weyand, Member
Click here to meet your Board of Directors
You may contact the board via email at bod@kivacharter.org
Please refer to our "Communication Pathways" and "Grievance Procedure" found under the Parent Information tab on this website for specific direction on questions, comments, concerns, etc. All emails received will be acknowledge within 2 to 3 business days.
2017-2018 Board of Directors Meetings
Click on "Agenda" and "Minutes" to access a live link to the document(s)
Agenda Minutes 07.24.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Annual Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.24.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.28.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.25.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.23.17 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.30.17 @ 5:30 pm, Seeley Oil Company - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 11.09.17 @ 7:45 pm, 18 N Beech - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.27.17 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.14.17 @ 5:30 pm, Commons Area, MCHS - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.18.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Executive Session (5:15 pm), Work Session
(5:45 pm), and Regular Meeting (7 pm)
Agenda Minutes 01.29.17 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 02.09.18 @ 5:30 pm, First National Bank, Cortez - Annual Board Retreat
Agenda Minutes 02.26.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Executive Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.19.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.23.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 05.07.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Executive Session and Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 05.21.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.25.18 @ 5:30 pm, First National Bank - Regular Meeting with Work Session
Agenda Minutes 07.23.18 @ 5:15 pm, First National Bank - Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.23.18 @ 5:30 pm, First National Bank - Annual and Regular Meeting
Additional Meetings (public are welcome to attend)
*Budget & Financial Oversight Committee: 2nd Monday of each month @ 5 pm, 25 N Beech
*Development & Fundraising: 4th Monday of each month
*PTO: 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 5:30 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N Dolores Rd, Cortez. Babysitting provided.
*SAC: 1st Tuesday of each month at 4 pm, 25 N. Beech
*Nominations and Board Development: 1st Friday of each month, 1:30 pm, Cortez Library
07.31.17 @ 9:30 am Financial Overview/Training with Aaron Knox, 25 N Beech
09.11.17 @ 5:45 pm Financial Training, 25 N Beech - CH & E/M S BOD Invited
10.02.17 @ 5:00 pm Evaluation Committee Meeting - Seeley Oil Company
10.06.17 @ 4:00 pm Evaluation Committee: Monthly Employee Check-In (09.25.17 Minutes)
10.12.17 @ 5:00 pm Building and Location Committee , 18 N Beech - Open to public
11.09.17 @ 5:30 pm "Friend-raising" gathering, E/M S & CH BOD - 27447 Road H.8, Cortez
2016-2017 Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (with the exception of holidays or otherwise posted) at the Elementary/Middle School building at 18 N. Beech St., Cortez. These meeting are open to the public. Click on "Calendar" to see the 2016-2017 BOD Calendar.
*Note: The Board of Directors has changed their meeting time to the fourth Monday of each month at 5:15 pm, unless posted otherwise. Our next board meeting will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 5:15 pm. The board will hold a Work Session at 5:15 and the regular board meeting will follow. A 2017-2018 BOD Calendar will be available in the near future. Please check this website often for posted meeting dates and times.
SPECIAL NOTES:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HOLDING A SPECIAL MEETING ON JUNE 15, 2017 AT 6 PM. AT 18 N. BEECH. THE MEETING WILL OPEN WITH A WORK SESSION WITH TONY FONTANA AND THEN MOVE INTO ADDITIONAL BOARD BUSINESS INCLUDING: PURCHASED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RE-1 AND OUR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 AT 12 PM FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF HOLDING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. NO ONE OTHER THAN E/M S BOARD MEMBERS AND THE HOS WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SESSION. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 25 N. BEECH.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 AT 2:30 PM FOR A BRIEF MEETING REGARDING BUILDING AND LOCATION. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE PARKING LOT OF 18 N. BEECH.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017 AT 12 PM FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF HOLDING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION - C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(a) and C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(e). NO ONE OTHER THAN E/M S BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SESSION. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 22895 ROAD F.
THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTIONS MEETING, WHICH IS ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017 AT 5:15 PM AT 18 N. BEECH.
2016-2017 Elementary/Middle School Board of Directors
Nathaniel Seeley, President
Julie Suckla, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary
Chad Fish, Treasurer
Kathy Clark, Member
Stacey Weyand, Member
Kelli Jackson, Member
You may contact the board via email at bod@kivacharter.org
Please refer to our "Communication Pathways" found under the Parent Information tab on this website for specific direction on questions, comments, concerns, etc. All emails received will be acknowledge within 2 to 3 business days.
2016-2017 Board of Directors Meetings
Click on "Agenda" and "Minutes" to access a live link to the document(s)
Agenda Minutes 07.18.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.15.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.19.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.17.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.14.16 @ 6:00 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Notes 12.12.16 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Work Session re: HOS/FD Evaluation
Agenda Minutes 12.12.16 @ 7:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Notes 01.06.17 @ 8:30 am - 2 pm, Sophia Retreat Center - Board Retreat
Agenda Minutes 01.30.17 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting (Rescheduled)
Agenda Minutes 02.13.17 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.13.17 @ 6:15 pm, 18 N. Beech - Joint Board Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.13.17 @ 6:45 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.10.17 @ 7:15 pm, 22895 Road F - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 04.17.17 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.19.17 @ 12:00 pm, 22895 Road F - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 04.25.17 @ 2:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 05.17.17 @ 12:00 pm, 25 N. Beech - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 05.22.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.15.17 @ 6:00 pm, 18 N. Beech - Special Meeting with Tony Fontana
Agenda Minutes 06.24.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Additional Meetings
*Budget & Financial Oversight Committee: 2nd Monday of each month @ 5 pm, 25 N. Beech
*Development & Fundraising: 4th Monday of each month
*PTO: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, Children's House
*SAC: 1st Tuesday of each month at 4 pm, 25 N. Beech
10.28.16 @ 3:00 pm Building and Location Committee Meeting
11.03.16 @ 6:00 pm Dinner with Stacey Weyand, potential BOD candidate, Farm Bistro
11.11.16 @ 5:30 pm Budget & Financial Oversight Committee Meeting, 25 N. Beech
12.06.16 @ 5:30 pm Board interview with Kelli Jackson, Stone Fish
12.08.16 @ 5:30 pm Budget & Financial Oversight Committee Meeting, 25 N. Beech
05.11.17 @ 11:30 am Tour of the Calkins Building
Our Board of Directors meets regularly on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 pm (with the exception of holidays or otherwise posted) at the Elementary/Middle School at 18 N Beech St., Cortez. These meeting are open to the public. Click on “2017-2018 E/M S and CH BOD Calendar” to view our calendar.
Nondiscrimination Policy The Children’s Kiva Montessori School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, the constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, age, race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, ancestry, or sexual orientation. Our meetings adhere to Colorado Open Meetings and Sunshine Laws.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The E/M S Board Meetings in June, July, and August will be held at the First National Bank of Cortez at 2258 E Main St.
The July Board Meetings will meet held at the following times:
- Executive Committee, 5:15 pm
- Annual Meeting, 5:30 pm
- Regular Meeting, 6 pm
The E/M S Board will be meeting on 05.07.18 at 5:30 pm at 18 N Beech in an Executive Session and Special Meeting. The Executive Session is pursuant to CRS 24-6-402 (4)(f)(I) to discuss a personnel matter.
CANCELLED - Potential Board of Directors Executive Session, April 24, 2018 following the City Council meeting at City Hall pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) - determining positions relative to matters that may be subject o negotiations; developing strategy for negotiations; and instructing negotiators;
On March 12, 2018 at 6 pm at 18 N Beech the Children's House Board and Administration and the E/M S Board and Administration will participate in a Gallup's Strengths Finder training.
The E/M S Annual Board Retreat will be held on 02.09.18 @ 5:30 pm at First National Bank, Cortez.
The E/M S Board will be meeting at 18 N Beech on 12.18.17 at 5:15 pm in an Executive Session, with a Work Session beginning at 5:45, and the Regular Meeting scheduled to begin at 7 pm.
A special E/M S Board meeting will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 5:30 pm in the Commons Area at MCHS.
The Development and Fundraising Committee will be hosting a "Friend-raising" event for all CH and E/M S Board Members on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 5:30 pm at 27447 Road H.8, Cortez.
A special E/M S Board meeting will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2017 following the "Friend-raising" event at approximately 7:45 pm at 18 N Beech.
The Board of Directors will be holding an Executive Session on Monday, October 30, 2017 @ 5:30 pm at Seeley Oil Company.
Building & Location Letter to Community 10.24.17
The Building and Location Committee will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 5 pm at 18 N Beech. All are invited to attend.
2017-2018 Elementary/Middle School Board of Directors
Nathaniel Seeley, President
Kelli Jackson, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary
Chad Fish, Treasurer
Kathy Clark, Member
Stacey Weyand, Member
Click here to meet your Board of Directors
You may contact the board via email at bod@kivacharter.org
Please refer to our "Communication Pathways" and "Grievance Procedure" found under the Parent Information tab on this website for specific direction on questions, comments, concerns, etc. All emails received will be acknowledge within 2 to 3 business days.
2017-2018 Board of Directors Meetings
Click on "Agenda" and "Minutes" to access a live link to the document(s)
Agenda Minutes 07.24.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Annual Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.24.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.28.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.25.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.23.17 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.30.17 @ 5:30 pm, Seeley Oil Company - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 11.09.17 @ 7:45 pm, 18 N Beech - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.27.17 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.14.17 @ 5:30 pm, Commons Area, MCHS - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.18.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N Beech - Executive Session (5:15 pm), Work Session
(5:45 pm), and Regular Meeting (7 pm)
Agenda Minutes 01.29.17 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 02.09.18 @ 5:30 pm, First National Bank, Cortez - Annual Board Retreat
Agenda Minutes 02.26.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Executive Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.19.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.23.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 05.07.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Executive Session and Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 05.21.18 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N Beech - Work Session and Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.25.18 @ 5:30 pm, First National Bank - Regular Meeting with Work Session
Agenda Minutes 07.23.18 @ 5:15 pm, First National Bank - Executive Committee Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.23.18 @ 5:30 pm, First National Bank - Annual and Regular Meeting
Additional Meetings (public are welcome to attend)
*Budget & Financial Oversight Committee: 2nd Monday of each month @ 5 pm, 25 N Beech
*Development & Fundraising: 4th Monday of each month
*PTO: 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 5:30 pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 208 N Dolores Rd, Cortez. Babysitting provided.
*SAC: 1st Tuesday of each month at 4 pm, 25 N. Beech
*Nominations and Board Development: 1st Friday of each month, 1:30 pm, Cortez Library
07.31.17 @ 9:30 am Financial Overview/Training with Aaron Knox, 25 N Beech
09.11.17 @ 5:45 pm Financial Training, 25 N Beech - CH & E/M S BOD Invited
10.02.17 @ 5:00 pm Evaluation Committee Meeting - Seeley Oil Company
10.06.17 @ 4:00 pm Evaluation Committee: Monthly Employee Check-In (09.25.17 Minutes)
10.12.17 @ 5:00 pm Building and Location Committee , 18 N Beech - Open to public
11.09.17 @ 5:30 pm "Friend-raising" gathering, E/M S & CH BOD - 27447 Road H.8, Cortez
2016-2017 Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors meets regularly on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (with the exception of holidays or otherwise posted) at the Elementary/Middle School building at 18 N. Beech St., Cortez. These meeting are open to the public. Click on "Calendar" to see the 2016-2017 BOD Calendar.
*Note: The Board of Directors has changed their meeting time to the fourth Monday of each month at 5:15 pm, unless posted otherwise. Our next board meeting will be held on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 5:15 pm. The board will hold a Work Session at 5:15 and the regular board meeting will follow. A 2017-2018 BOD Calendar will be available in the near future. Please check this website often for posted meeting dates and times.
SPECIAL NOTES:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE HOLDING A SPECIAL MEETING ON JUNE 15, 2017 AT 6 PM. AT 18 N. BEECH. THE MEETING WILL OPEN WITH A WORK SESSION WITH TONY FONTANA AND THEN MOVE INTO ADDITIONAL BOARD BUSINESS INCLUDING: PURCHASED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RE-1 AND OUR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017 AT 12 PM FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF HOLDING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. NO ONE OTHER THAN E/M S BOARD MEMBERS AND THE HOS WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SESSION. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 25 N. BEECH.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 AT 2:30 PM FOR A BRIEF MEETING REGARDING BUILDING AND LOCATION. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE PARKING LOT OF 18 N. BEECH.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017 AT 12 PM FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF HOLDING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION - C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(a) and C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(e). NO ONE OTHER THAN E/M S BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SESSION. THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 22895 ROAD F.
THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTIONS MEETING, WHICH IS ALWAYS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 22, 2017 AT 5:15 PM AT 18 N. BEECH.
2016-2017 Elementary/Middle School Board of Directors
Nathaniel Seeley, President
Julie Suckla, Vice President
Tamia Hurst, Secretary
Chad Fish, Treasurer
Kathy Clark, Member
Stacey Weyand, Member
Kelli Jackson, Member
You may contact the board via email at bod@kivacharter.org
Please refer to our "Communication Pathways" found under the Parent Information tab on this website for specific direction on questions, comments, concerns, etc. All emails received will be acknowledge within 2 to 3 business days.
2016-2017 Board of Directors Meetings
Click on "Agenda" and "Minutes" to access a live link to the document(s)
Agenda Minutes 07.18.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.15.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.19.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.17.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.14.16 @ 6:00 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Notes 12.12.16 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Work Session re: HOS/FD Evaluation
Agenda Minutes 12.12.16 @ 7:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Notes 01.06.17 @ 8:30 am - 2 pm, Sophia Retreat Center - Board Retreat
Agenda Minutes 01.30.17 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting (Rescheduled)
Agenda Minutes 02.13.17 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.13.17 @ 6:15 pm, 18 N. Beech - Joint Board Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.13.17 @ 6:45 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.10.17 @ 7:15 pm, 22895 Road F - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 04.17.17 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.19.17 @ 12:00 pm, 22895 Road F - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 04.25.17 @ 2:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 05.17.17 @ 12:00 pm, 25 N. Beech - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 05.22.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.15.17 @ 6:00 pm, 18 N. Beech - Special Meeting with Tony Fontana
Agenda Minutes 06.24.17 @ 5:15 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Additional Meetings
*Budget & Financial Oversight Committee: 2nd Monday of each month @ 5 pm, 25 N. Beech
*Development & Fundraising: 4th Monday of each month
*PTO: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, Children's House
*SAC: 1st Tuesday of each month at 4 pm, 25 N. Beech
10.28.16 @ 3:00 pm Building and Location Committee Meeting
11.03.16 @ 6:00 pm Dinner with Stacey Weyand, potential BOD candidate, Farm Bistro
11.11.16 @ 5:30 pm Budget & Financial Oversight Committee Meeting, 25 N. Beech
12.06.16 @ 5:30 pm Board interview with Kelli Jackson, Stone Fish
12.08.16 @ 5:30 pm Budget & Financial Oversight Committee Meeting, 25 N. Beech
05.11.17 @ 11:30 am Tour of the Calkins Building
2015-2016 Board of Directors Meetings Agendas and Minutes
Agenda Minutes 07.20.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.23.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.03.15 @ 6:30 pm, Online - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.24.15 @ 6:45 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.21.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.19.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.23.15 @ 5 pm, 311 N. Broadway - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.29.15 @ 7 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting
11.02.15 @ 5 pm - Regular Meeting CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 11.09.15 @ 4:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting with Rob Lee
Agenda Minutes 11.15.15 @ 5:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting with Rob Lee
Agenda Notes 11.13.15 from 5 to 9 pm, 18 N. Beech - Board Retreat
11.14.15 from 9 to 4 pm, 18 N. Beech - Board Retreat
Agenda Minutes 11.14.15 @ 3:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.16.15 @ 5:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.20.15 @ 5:30 pm (Executive Session), 7 pm (Open Meeting)
Agenda Minutes 11.30.15 @ 5 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting
12.14.15 @ 6:30 pm - Regular Meeting CANCELLED (due to weather)
Agenda Minutes 12.17.15 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Rescheduled Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 01.18.16 @ 6 pm, 25 N. Beech - Joint Board Meeting
Agenda Minutes 01.18.16 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 02.08.16 @ 6 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting with Rob Lee
Notes 02.10.16 @ 6 pm, 25 N. Beech - Work Session with Rob Lee
Notes 03.14.16 @ 6 pm, 25 N. Beech - Work Session with Rob Lee
Agenda Minutes 03.21.16 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.18.16 @ 6:30 (Interview with BOD applicant), 7 pm (Regular Meeting)
05.02.16 @ 6 pm, 18 N. Beech - Work Session Re: HOS Applicants
Agenda Minutes 05.09.16 @ 6 pm, 18 N. Beech - Specail Meeting with Rob Lee
Agenda Minutes 05.16.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.15.16 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.29.16 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N. Beech & Call In - Special Meeting (Budget approval)
Additional Meetings
*Finance Committee Meeting are held the 2nd Monday of each month @ 5 pm, 25 N. Beech
*PTO Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, Children's House
11.05.15 @ 8 am, 311 N. Broadway - Conference call with Rob Lee
03.04.16 @ 5:30 pm, The Farm Bistro - Work Session Re: HOS Search
03.08.16 @ 7:30 pm - Cortez City Council Meeting: Renewal of Conditional Use Permit
Agenda Minutes 07.20.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.23.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.03.15 @ 6:30 pm, Online - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.24.15 @ 6:45 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.21.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.19.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.23.15 @ 5 pm, 311 N. Broadway - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.29.15 @ 7 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting
11.02.15 @ 5 pm - Regular Meeting CANCELLED
Agenda Minutes 11.09.15 @ 4:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting with Rob Lee
Agenda Minutes 11.15.15 @ 5:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting with Rob Lee
Agenda Notes 11.13.15 from 5 to 9 pm, 18 N. Beech - Board Retreat
11.14.15 from 9 to 4 pm, 18 N. Beech - Board Retreat
Agenda Minutes 11.14.15 @ 3:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.16.15 @ 5:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.20.15 @ 5:30 pm (Executive Session), 7 pm (Open Meeting)
Agenda Minutes 11.30.15 @ 5 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting
12.14.15 @ 6:30 pm - Regular Meeting CANCELLED (due to weather)
Agenda Minutes 12.17.15 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Rescheduled Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 01.18.16 @ 6 pm, 25 N. Beech - Joint Board Meeting
Agenda Minutes 01.18.16 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 02.08.16 @ 6 pm, 25 N. Beech - Special Meeting with Rob Lee
Notes 02.10.16 @ 6 pm, 25 N. Beech - Work Session with Rob Lee
Notes 03.14.16 @ 6 pm, 25 N. Beech - Work Session with Rob Lee
Agenda Minutes 03.21.16 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.18.16 @ 6:30 (Interview with BOD applicant), 7 pm (Regular Meeting)
05.02.16 @ 6 pm, 18 N. Beech - Work Session Re: HOS Applicants
Agenda Minutes 05.09.16 @ 6 pm, 18 N. Beech - Specail Meeting with Rob Lee
Agenda Minutes 05.16.16 @ 6:30 pm, 18 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.15.16 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.29.16 @ 5:30 pm, 18 N. Beech & Call In - Special Meeting (Budget approval)
Additional Meetings
*Finance Committee Meeting are held the 2nd Monday of each month @ 5 pm, 25 N. Beech
*PTO Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm, Children's House
11.05.15 @ 8 am, 311 N. Broadway - Conference call with Rob Lee
03.04.16 @ 5:30 pm, The Farm Bistro - Work Session Re: HOS Search
03.08.16 @ 7:30 pm - Cortez City Council Meeting: Renewal of Conditional Use Permit
2014-2015 Board of Directors Meetings Agendas and Minutes
Agenda Minutes 06.09.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.14.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.28.14 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.11.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.08.14 @ 7:15 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.13.14 @ 7:15 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.10.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.08.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 01.12.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 02.09.15 @ 6:30 pm, Children's House - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 02.16.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.16.15 @ 6:45 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.20.15 @ 7:50 am, Beech St. - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.20.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 05.13.15 @ 5:30 pm, Beech st. - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 05.18.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.15.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.19.15 @ 7 am, Beech St. - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.20.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Additional Meetings:
11.12.14 @ 10:30 am, Children's House - Projected Growth Meeting
11.20.14 @ 11 am, San Juan Coffee Company - Site Committee Meeting
02.06.15 @ 10 am, First National Bank - Building and Location Committee Meeting
02.11.15 @ 5 pm, Beech St. - Finance Committee Meeting
05.05.15 @ 8 am, San Juan Coffee Company - Potential Board Member Meet & Greet
05.11.15 @ 5:30 pm, Beech St. - Finance Committee Meeting
06.03.15 @ 5 pm - Building & Location Committee Meeting
06.08.15 @ 5:30 pm, Beech St. - Finance Committee Meeting
06.10.15 @ 10:30 am, Beech St. - Public Meeting Re: 2015-2016 School Budget
Agenda Minutes 07.14.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.28.14 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 08.11.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 09.08.14 @ 7:15 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 10.13.14 @ 7:15 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 11.10.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 12.08.14 @ 7 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 01.12.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 02.09.15 @ 6:30 pm, Children's House - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 02.16.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.16.15 @ 6:45 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 03.20.15 @ 7:50 am, Beech St. - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 04.20.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 05.13.15 @ 5:30 pm, Beech st. - Executive Session
Agenda Minutes 05.18.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.15.15 @ 6:30 pm, Beech St. - Regular Meeting
Agenda Minutes 06.19.15 @ 7 am, Beech St. - Special Meeting
Agenda Minutes 07.20.15 @ 6:30 pm, 25 N. Beech - Regular Meeting
Additional Meetings:
11.12.14 @ 10:30 am, Children's House - Projected Growth Meeting
11.20.14 @ 11 am, San Juan Coffee Company - Site Committee Meeting
02.06.15 @ 10 am, First National Bank - Building and Location Committee Meeting
02.11.15 @ 5 pm, Beech St. - Finance Committee Meeting
05.05.15 @ 8 am, San Juan Coffee Company - Potential Board Member Meet & Greet
05.11.15 @ 5:30 pm, Beech St. - Finance Committee Meeting
06.03.15 @ 5 pm - Building & Location Committee Meeting
06.08.15 @ 5:30 pm, Beech St. - Finance Committee Meeting
06.10.15 @ 10:30 am, Beech St. - Public Meeting Re: 2015-2016 School Budget
