SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
November 21, 2023: 6:00 PM | REGULAR BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
October 10, 2023: 3:30 PM | BOARD STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
October 16, 2023: 6:00 PM | REGULAR BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
(please note the date change for the October regular board meeting: to Monday, October 16th)
September 19, 2023: 6:00 PM | REGULAR BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
August 15, 2023: 6:00 PM | REGULAR BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
August 1st, 2023: 6:00 PM | SPECIAL BOARD MEETING: LOCATED @THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
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 16, 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
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
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 845 4637 7425
Passcode: j1HNjx
One tap mobile
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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
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86583489472?pwd=ZApLcm3biA4aABaAFVrs4k2ot3UswV.1
Files coming soon.
THREE RIVERS MONTESSORI SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

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 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 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

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

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 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
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.
Apply for the School Board or Subcommittees
To apply for the position of Board Member at Large or to join a subcommittee, complete an application and email it to the board chair.
Follow this link to the application: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/2d6f3dba-b4ae-4e46-87be-83d480aa7eef/downloads/Application%20to%20Serve%20On%20TRM%20Board.pdf?ver=1629925121600
TRM THREE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
2023 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
08-15-2023 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes.docx (pdf) Download
08-1-2023 TRM Special Board Meeting Minutes.docx (pdf) Download
06-20-2023 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes.docx (pdf) Download
05-16-2023 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes.docx (pdf) Download
04-18-2023 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes.docx (pdf) Download
03-21-2023 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes.docx (pdf) Download
3-15-2023 TRM Special Board Meeting Minutes .docx (pdf) Download
02-21-2023 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
01-17-2023 TRM Regular Board Meeting (pdf) Download
2022 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
12-20-2022 TRM Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
11-15-2022 TRM Board Meeting Minutes (1) (pdf) Download
2022 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
10-18-2022 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
9-20-2022 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
8-16-2022 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
8-1-2022 TRM Special Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
7-19-2022 TRM Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
7-11-2022 TRM Special Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
6-23-2022 TRM Emergency Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
6-21-2022 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
5-26-2022 TRM Emergency Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
5-17-2022 TRM Regular Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
5-5-2022 TRM Special Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
4-19-2022 TRM Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download
3-15-2022 TRM Board Meeting Minutes (pdf) Download