SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

September 20, 2023: 6:00 PM | REGULAR BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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August 15, 2023: 6:00 PM | REGULAR BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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August 1st, 2023: 6:00 PM | SPECIAL BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

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September 19, 2023: 6:00 PM | REGULAR BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

July 18, 2023: 6:00 PM | REGULAR BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

At the June TRM Board Meeting this meeting was cancelled. The next regular board meeting is in August.

Meetings are open to the public.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING 2023-2024 SCHEDULE

Regular Board Meeting Schedule

JULY 18, 2023: 6PM | No Meeting

AUGUST 15, 2023: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

OCTOBER 17, 2023: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

NOVEMBER 21, 2023: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

DECEMBER 19, 2023: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

JANUARY 16, 2024: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

FEBRUARY 20, 2024: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

MARCH 19, 2024: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

APRIL 16, 2024: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

MAY 21, 2024: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

JUNE 18, 2024: 6PM | @Three Rivers Montessori School Building

Board Meeting Address

Three Rivers Montessori School

17267 Yale Street NW Elk River, Minnesota, 55330

BOARD WORK SESSIONS

Tuesday, July 25, 2023: 6:00 to 9:00 pm | WORK SESSION LOCATED: @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Work sessions are open to the public.

The board meets on a regular basis to work on the 3 year Strategic Plan and other projects as needed.

Three Rivers Montessori Work Session Agenda 7_24_2023 (pdf) Download

SPEAK TO THE BOARD

Feedback Welcome

We welcome input and comments. We always encourage email, and phone calls. If it works best for you to speak to the board in person, we do provide this option.

To speak with board members at the board meeting please contact us before the meeting to receive agenda time, and a copy of our guidelines for speaking.

SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

Development Committee

4:30 pm | Monthly second Monday | Location is in person at the Community Room + Google Meets

See below for meeting detail.

Review Committee

4:00 pm | Monthly third Thursday| Location is virtual.

See below for meeting detail.

Budget and Finance Committee

4:00 pm | Monthly second Wednesday| Location is virtual.

See below for meeting detail.

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING (PARENT COMMITTEE)

First Thursday Monthly | 4:30 pm | Location: Community Room + Google Meets

Community Room

Elk River Library, Community Room, 13020 Orono Pkwy, Elk River, MN 55330

Join Via Google Meets

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Agenda and Past Meeting Minutes/Notes

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cwZplNnTFP1Qgy5IEaebVhngYrUUWA1w?usp=sharing

Files coming soon.

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE

Second Wednesday Monthly | 4:00 pm | Location Virtual

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Agenda and Past Meeting Minutes/Notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PAEn7TqoNDaVJI-yYh1BGSXV2OZIKX_2suyFY_ST9A4/edit?usp=sharing

REVIEW COMMITTEE

4:00 pm | Monthly third Thursday| Location is virtual.

Join Zoom Meeting

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THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

**Chris Castagneri**
Professionally, Chris has been working in the marketing field for about 20 years and has a broad range of experience.

She has also led on the executive teams of new companies. She has a BS Degree in Mass Communications, advertising concentration, & marketing minor. Additionally, she has specialized training in non-profit marketing.

Chris also has a rich history of community service in Elk River, including as a Rotarian (Chair and Member), Arts Alliance Board Member, Friends of the Kelly Farm Board Member, and Chamber of Commerce Board President and Member.

She is also a mom, wife, practicing drummer (need much practice), hiker, director of bed-time stories, artist, and music enthusiast.

Community Member
**Board Chair**

763-245-6116
chris.castagneri@threeriversmontessori.org

**Nikki Patterson**
Nikki has been with Three Rivers for the last 3 years. She started as a paraprofessional and has worked her way through school to become one of our new E1 teachers.

Nikki is currently enrolled in a Montessori Masters program and is looking forward to applying her knowledge to the classroom and her student at TRM.

She hopes to continue to develop a diverse pathway to Montessori training that fits each teachers need and the school’s need for highly qualified Montessorians as well.

Teacher Member

nikki.patterson@threeriversmontessori.org

**Timothy Eilrich**
Timothy is a business professional working in the Food and Dairy industry since 2004. He manages a technical sales team based out of Champlin, MN who is responsible for providing goods and services across North and South America.

Timothy and his wife have been raising their 4 children in Elk River since 2014. He and his wife have home schooled for 2 years prior to getting into TRM. This Fall he will have 3 children attending TRM.

He’s a bowler, throwing in leagues at McPetes and Andover Lanes. He also enjoys being outdoors; gardening, fishing, camping, hunting and playing sports with his children.

Tim agrees with a local approach to schooling and recognizes the importance of being involved in our children’s education. He believes in TRM’s Montessori mission and looks forward to being a part of it.

Parent Member
**Treasurer**

timothy.eilrich@threeriversmontessori.org

**Cassie Zezulka**
Cassie is in her third year at TRM. She started as an office assistant and worked her way through school to become and E1 teacher. She is entering her second year of teaching our E1 students at TRM.

Cassie hopes to partner with the board to bring teacher topics to meetings and continue to help us build a strong authentic Montessori program to Three Rivers.

Teacher Member

cassie.zezulka@threeriversmontessori.org

**Lydia Skadberg**
Lydia is one of our dedicated licensed substitute teachers here at TRM. Lydia is a mom of three TRM students and a fierce advocate for the Montessori environment. More information to come on our newest board member, Lydia.

Teacher Member

lydia.skadberg@threeriversmontessori.org

**Brooke Blomker**
Brooke holds a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology and has worked in Early Childhood Education for the last 10 years, working as a teacher, School Leader, and most recently in Human Resources. Currently Brooke works as a HR Project Manager / Learning Specialist at a nationwide education company with operations in 14 states, including many Montessori Schools.

Brooke resides in Elk River with her husband and two children. She is excited to leverage her knowledge and experience to continue working toward TRM’s mission and vision.

Community Member

brooke.blomker@threeriversmontessori.org

**Josh Green**
Regardless of your stance on Covid, the nationwide response affected us all in one way or another.
When it affected our kids’ education and infringed on our way of living, it made us all realize that taking
a back seat to society was no longer an option. Three Rivers Montessori was our Noah’s Ark during a
metaphorical flood. The montessori style of teaching, as well as the amazing community that calls TRM
home, is worth fighting for. As a board member of TRM, I will listen to the parents and montessori
trained teachers and be their voice with my vote.

Parent Member

josh.green@threeriversmontessori.org

JOIN A SUBCOMMITTEE

TRM School Board Subcommittees

Subcommittee membership is open to all persons that have an interest in supporting the school mission and vision. Membership in a committee can be limited to a project or ongoing basis. Membership is approved by the Board of Directors.

The Governance Committee shall perform the duties set forth elsewhere in the Bylaws in regard to the election of Directors, election of officers, and filling of vacancies, and such other duties as are deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board of Directors.

The Development Committee shall plan and supervise all fund raising activities of the Corporation. The Development Committee shall be chaired by a Director.

The Academic Excellence Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that overall curricular policy remains faithful to the Corporation’s mission, for reviewing specific curriculum choices on a regular basis and making recommendations to the Board of Directors on adoption of curriculum materials, and such other duties as are deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board of Directors.

The Budget and Finance Committee shall be responsible for presenting an annual budget to the Board of Directors, making recommendations to the Board of Directors on long-range financial and facilities planning, monitoring contracts for bookkeeping services, ensuring compliance with state financial procedures, and such other duties as are deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board of Directors. The Budget and Finance Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer.