2024-11-13T11:00:09-08:00 2024-06-30 275359975 Hilderbrand White Tax & Accounting LLC 4450 Arapahoe Ave Suite 100 Boulder CO 80303 990 2023-07-01 900583256 Forest Park Montessori School FORE 7202600519 2687 North Park Drive Lafayette CO 80026 Jennifer Carroll Treasurer 2024-11-13 true true Kristie Hilderbrand-White CPA P00926392 3034152555 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z 2687 North Park Drive Lafayette CO 80026 519527 false X www.forestparkmontessori.org X 2010 CO The mission of Forest Park Montessori School is to provide an authentic Montessori school in which the children develop a love of life and learning within a safe, peaceful, intimate setting.www.forestparkmontessori.org 6 6 8 12 0 27201 17807 369768 501716 11 4 0 396980 519527 184 0 303885 382829 0 0 115551 132218 419436 515231 -22456 4296 163142 171178 35011 38751 128131 132427 X The mission of Forest Park Montessori School is to provide an authentic Montessori school in which the children develop a love of life and learning within a safe, peaceful, intimate setting.www.forestparkmontessori.org true false 495919 11600 501716 Forest Park Montessori School is designed for childrent 2.5 to 6 years of age. The preschool and kindergarten programs are designed for 27 children and the toddler program is designed for 20 toddlers. The children receive diversified instruction from fully credentialed Montessori teachers and trained classroom assistants. The Montessori curriculum addresses the needs of the whole child -- cognitive, social, emotional and physical -- through carefully prepared activities. The children practice daily living activities designed to develop concentration, coordination, order, and independence. They use materials to refine their senses and make them careful observers. They work with math and language materials to master learning skills and discover their world through the areas of science, geography, art, music and history. 495919 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 false 8 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false true false true true false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X Angela Gutierrez 7202600519 2687 Northpark Dr Lafayette CO 80026 Angela Gutierrez Head of School 40.00 0.00 X 51934 0 0 Adena Stedman Head of School 40.00 0.00 X 34962 0 7395 Olivia Hinds Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Danielle Miller Co-Vice Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrea Jacobson Co-Vice Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Melissa Hansard Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Janessa Delgado Vice Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Carroll Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Megan Christie Fundraise Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeff Eschmeyer Board Member 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kristiana Castiglioni Teacher Liason 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 86896 7395 0 false false false 0 11600 6207 17807 Tuition and Fees 611600 501716 501716 501716 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 519527 501720 184 184 0 0 0 75478 75478 0 244152 244152 0 37765 37765 25434 25434 0 0 2948 2948 0 0 0 2858 2858 1264 1264 2003 2003 1186 1186 0 87746 87746 0 0 0 0 0 4966 4966 6121 6121 Supplies 14860 14860 Communications 3226 3226 Educational Material 2476 2476 QuickBooks Payments Fees 1410 1410 1154 1154 515231 495919 19312 0 13348 37427 133687 100692 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69501 36442 16107 33059 0 0 0 0 0 163142 171178 5467 7812 29544 30939 35011 38751 X 128131 132427 128131 132427 163142 171178 4296 X false false false X 34077 10202 23875 11857 5577 6280 23567 20663 2904 33059 true true true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized The discrimination policy is provided to the public on printed brochures and via the school website: www.forestparkmontessori.org Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Forest Park Montessori School does not provide scholarships or financial assistance. Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race Form 990, Part III, Line 2 Toddler room added and capacity of children served increased from 27 to 47: 27 preschool and kindergardeners, and 20 toddlers. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 Summary of Significant Bylaw Changes: Officers can seek re-election after their 3-year terms, maximum number of terms removed, Board removal requires the vote of a majority plus one, 2/3 of the vote removed, Role officer responsibilities and committee sections moved from the bylaws into a separate document titled "Board Guide", BOD meets monthly 8 times a year during school year (adjourned in summer), Special meetings can be called by the chair or 1/3 of board members, formerly chair or majority of the board, Added section about closed meetings be called by the chair or by 1/3 of board members, Added item about decisions being made by the board require a majority vote unless specifically called out in the bylaws, Added references to the Board Guide, Conflict-of-interest policy imbedded in Board Member Policy's. Must be independent to be on Board, Changed the number of members on the BOD (5-8) from 7; but voting members must remain odd number. (Director is included in the BOD but is a non-voting member). Removed reference of annual meeting held by the end of March to the greater school community. Notice of meetings section removed specifying how the BOD notifies parents of upcoming meetings. Also removes notice of BOD meetings to members requiring 2 weeks notice in writing. Board role removed (Article V section 1) Added section of board member qualifications Inclusion of a VP on the BOD Updated the role of the Board; similar context but different items/details Added governance and fundraising committees as standing committees; removed personnel committee as a standing committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Bylaws: Article III: MembershipSection 1: Parents or guardians of current students will have a vote in Board of Directors elections. Any FPMS parent or guardian can run and every household will receive up to two ballots. Section 2: Board of Directors positions are open to any member of the school (parent or guardian) and to community constituents who are Montessori advocates or were past members of the organization. Any parent or guardian of a FPMS student many nominate a Board member. Section 3: Board membership shall be granted upon a majority vote of the current parents and guardians who are eligible to vote. The Board of Directors shall have the right to deny, or terminate, any membership if the duties expected of Board members are not carried out. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Draft copy of 990 provided to all board members before filing for individual review with invitation for comments or questions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board Members must not have a conflict of interest to serve on Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Marketing data, existing budget, and negotiations in an arm's length transaction are the methods used for approving compensation of CEO, executive director, or top management official. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Marketing data, existing budget, and negotiations in an arm's length transaction are the methods used for approving compensation of other officers, deemed officers, or key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available upon request Part VI, Section A, Line 4 Significant updates to Bylaws were placed into effect 9/14/2023 in the current fiscal year reporting. Summary of significant changes is added to Schedule O and Bylaws have been attached.