Berkshire Montessori School Inc

“Todd covert, head of school and board trustee, and megan ledendecker, director of edcuation and board secretary, are husband and wife who worked together in forming berkshire montessori school, inc. And are both employed by the school. In addition, church davis, board vice chair, and kehr davis, the director of operations and admissions of the school are father and daughter. Cara davis, church davis' mother also serves on the board of trustees.”

“The 990 is distributed to the members of the finance committee for review and then the treasurer signs off on it. It is made available to the members of the board for review.”

“Every officer, trustee, and employee annually signs a statement which affirms that they have received, understand, and agree to comply with the conflict of interest policy. If the governing board has reason to belive that an interested person or member has failed to disclose a potential conflict it may take disciplinary or corrective action if deemed necessary. A review of potential conflicts is performed at the beginning of each board meeting.”

“The "head of support and evaluation committee", a subcommittee of the board of trustees, meets to review the amount of salary compensation for both the head of school and the director of education and make a recommendation to the board of trustees for an annual salary increase. They use objective criteria as the basis for their recommendation which include but are not limited to the annual evaluation, consideration of compensation at other similar institutions, the fiscal performance of the school and consideration of levels of annual salary increase given to staff.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“In 2006, todd covert and meagan ledendecker opened the doors to a small montessori classroom in the berkshires. With just 24 students ages 3 to 6, they had a bold vision: to create a school rooted in montessori values where children could grow with confidence, independence, and a deep connection to the world around them. From that modest beginning, the montessori school of the berkshires (msb) began to grow. Within a few years, the original space could no longer hold the expanding community. In 2010, msb moved to its current location: a custom-designed, energy-efficient building nestled on 40 acres of berkshire woodland. The school continued to evolve, expanding in 2017 to accommodate growing enrollment and support a fully integrated montessori program with a strong focus on academic excellence. Along the way, msb enriched its campus and programming to align with its educational philosophy-adding a greenhouse, upgraded playgrounds, a chicken coop, an apiary, and a maple sugaring operation. The establishment of the land stewardship program further deepened this connection, enhancing outdoor learning spaces and courtyards, maintaining a network of trails that extend learning beyond the classroom, managing invasive species, and cultivating a pollinator field. Planning our future - protecting our legacy today, msb serves 120 students from toddler through 8th grade, offering a rich and intentional education that prepares children not only for their next academic steps, but for life itself. Our mission is more than words; it lives in every classroom, every conversation, and every choice we make. We nurture children's natural curiosity and love of learning through developmentally appropriate environments, compassionate educators, and a supportive community of families. Through this foundation, our students grow into independent thinkers, self-assured individuals, and lifelong learners. As we look to the future, we are guided by a vision of: a better world: one built on love,acceptance, sustainability, and purpose. The child: reflective, capable, motivated learners who respect themselves, others,and the environment. The teacher: passionate guides who model lifelong learning and peaceful conflict resolution. The parent/caregiver: trusted partners who foster independence and engage meaningfully in the school community. The school leadership: thoughtful, communicative leaders who prioritize well-being through reflective and responsible decision-making.”