The May Sands Montessori School is a not-for-profit corporation, managed by a nine-member Board of Directors: six (6) parents/guardians of students enrolled in the school, and three (3) representative members of the community. The election, terms of office and duties shall be as contained in the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. There are four officers of the Charter Board of Directors: the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Immediate Past President sits on the Board in an advisory capacity and is not a voting member.
Charter Board Open Seat
The May Sands Montessori School seeks a member of the Key West/Lower Keys community to serve on our Charter Board. Members of the community that have an interest in serving on the Charter Board should complete an electronic application (below). Our ideal candidate will possess expertise or professional skill in one or more of the following areas:
- Organizational Management
- Community Development
- Strategic Planning
- Human Resources
- Charter School Law
MSMS Community Member Application
Direct Link Address: https://forms.gle/qGhkJjoJixaS3A47A
Charter Board Binder Information
Each member of the Charter Board receives a binder containing comprehensive information about the school so that they understand their role as members of the school’s governing body. The following documents, which are included in the binder, are made available on our website as well so that members of the Charter Board may access them as needed.
Government in the Sunshine Manual 2020
2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan MSMS
MSMS Bylaws approved May 21_2020
Description of School Governance and Personnel Responsibilities
Governance Training Requirement
Charter Board Orientation Forms
2016 May Sands Montessori Charter 15-year Renewal
15-year Facilities Lease May Sands Montessori School 2017
Florida Department of Education: Charter Schools
MSMS Parent Member Application
MSMS Community Member Application
Please see our school events calendar for upcoming board meeting dates:
https://maysandsmontessori.com/events/
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Executive Directors of the Board |
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President |
Vice President |
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Chase Hurst Finance Director, Womankind Community Member Term: through June 2023 |
Melissa Trader Owner, Stone Soup Gallery Community Member Term: through June 2023 |
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Treasurer |
Secretary |
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Gruber, Alicia Self Employed Parent Member Term: through May 2023 |
James Villegas Self-Employed, DJ Events Parent Member Term: through May 2023 |
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Members at Large |
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Chad Will, Owner & Operator, Tarpon Diem Charters |
Parent Member Term: through May 2022 |
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Ina Pamporova, Keys To Do |
Parent Member Term: through May 2023 |
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Chris Occhiuto, All Island Inspection, Licensed Home Inspector |
Parent Member Term: through June 2023 |
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TBA, Community Member
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Community Member Term: through June 2022 |
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Helen Rebane, Kutchey’s Flowers, Designer |
Interim Parent Member Term: through May 2022 |
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