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:
- Carter, Sam
- Orris, Jon
- Pope, Jeff
SPECIAL MEETING NOTES:
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.
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2018-2019 Board of Directors Meetings
Click on "Agenda" and "Minutes" to access a live link to the document(s)
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 04.22.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - TBD
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
Click on "Agenda" and "Minutes" to access a live link to the document(s)
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 04.22.19 @ 5:30 pm (work session), 7 pm (regular meeting) - TBD
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