2025-07-14T12:11:48-07:00 2024-08-31 472433079 MTA Accounting PA 71 High St Belfast ME 04915 990 2023-09-01 260181216 Cornerspring Montessori School CORN 2073385800 256 Congress Street Belfast ME 04915 Geir Gasiednes President 2025-07-14 true true Kali T McCarthy CPA P01069497 2073385012 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Geir Gasiednes 256 Congress Street Belfast ME 04915 962311 false X http://cornerspringmontessori.com/ X 2007 ME The Cornerspring Montessori School's purpose is to provide a learning environment in which children are able to reach their individual potential. 7 7 27 100 0 66929 57824 862389 883512 140 140 19672 19531 949130 961007 0 0 660644 711744 0 76 255039 250241 915683 961985 33447 -978 2146073 2030736 1165092 1190869 980981 839867 The Cornerspring Montessori School's purpose is to provide a learning environment in which children are able to reach their individual potential. false false 711440 883512 Cornerspring Montessori School provides private educational services to todler, preschool and elementary school levels. The Montessori approach is designed to assist children in acquiring the social skills and self confidence needed to achieve their potential. The School does this by building on the interests of the children, nurturing enthusiasm and making activities available that fit individual needs.Cornerspring Montessori School also offers before and after school programs for students who attend public schools and also a summer camp that spans between 4-8 weeks depending on the year and enrollment.As of 08/31/24, Cornerspring Montessori School had 93 students enrolled. 711440 true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true 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 true 5 0 true 27 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false ME X X Susan Beemer 2073385800 256 Congress Street Belfast ME 04915 X Mica Schweitzer-Bluhm Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Albee Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dottie Cole Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Geir Gasiednes President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jed Kriegel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Meghan Barker Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan J Beemer Head of School 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Geoff Bird Vice President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 43396 14428 57824 Tuition & Related Fees 611600 883512 883512 883512 140 140 0 0 0 0 20835 1304 19531 19531 0 0 0 961007 883512 19671 0 0 0 0 84229 58960 25269 0 552584 386809 165775 11845 8292 3553 9602 6722 2880 53484 37439 16045 0 0 6483 6483 0 0 0 8875 6213 2662 7055 7055 1088 979 109 0 0 66965 53572 13393 0 0 1460 1460 37417 37417 0 55273 55273 17918 12543 5375 Supplies 18429 18429 Field Trips 7895 7895 Telephone & Internet 7405 5924 1481 Memberships & Dues 3214 3214 10764 7918 2770 76 961985 711440 250469 76 120436 114253 243959 244076 0 80682 0 0 0 692 0 7067 0 1997986 331495 1688492 1666491 0 0 0 5437 5224 0 2146073 2030736 58806 68895 184257 227659 922029 894315 1165092 1190869 X 972588 839867 8393 980981 839867 2146073 2030736 -978 -140136 X false false false X 108876 108876 1743317 265529 1477788 32499 26267 6232 113294 39699 73595 1666491 true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true Schedule E, Line 3 - Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Publicized It is the policy of the Cornerspring Montessori School not to discriminate in anyway as to enrollment of students, scholarships or employment. The School adheres to all DHS and Maine Department of Labor requirements on discrimination and is an equal opportunity employer and educator. If and when print and broadcast media are used this information is disclosed. This information is noted in our employee and parent handbooks. Schedule E, Line 4 - Explanation of Records and Materials Not Maintained Schedule E, Line 5 - Explanation of Organization Discrimination by Race X false ME Auction Income 12848 12848 57 All Other 7987 7987 1247 20835 20835 1304 1304 19531 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Cornerspring Montessori Tax Filing Policy:At the end of each fiscal year, the head of school and bookkeeper of Cornerspring Montessori School will provide the designated financial professional with information relative to the filing of the School's required tax filings. The head of school and bookkeeper will answer any questions relative to this filing and provide this information on a timely basis. The 990 will be prepared by the School's designated financial professional based on information provided by Cornerspring. Once the tax return has been prepared by the financial professional it will be presented and reviewed by the Treasurer of the Board. The Treasurer will then present the finalized copy to the board for review. Once reviewed by the board, the 990 will be signed and filed in accordance with IRS deadlines and guidelines. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The initial wording to this policy was adopted by the board as part of their by-laws. This wording as documented in this policy will be reviewed on an annual basis and any upcoming conflicts will be disclosed.a) All terms shall have the same meaning as in 13-B M.R.S.A 718.b) No contract or transaction between the corporation and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association or other organization in which one or more of the corporation's directors or officers are directors or officers, or have a financial interest, shall be void or voidable solely for this reason, or solely because the director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the board or committee thereof which authorizes the contract or transaction, if:1) The material facts as to his relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the board of trustees or the committee, and the contract or transaction receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the trustees on the Board of the corporation or on a committee of the board who have no direct or indirect interest in the transaction, but a single trustee. If a majority of the trustees on the board who have no direct or indirect interest in the transaction vote to approve the transaction, a quorum is present for the purpose of taking action under this section.2) The contract or transaction is fair and equitable to the corporation as of the date the transaction is authorized, approved or ratified, by the board or a committee thereof. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Evaluation of Head of School:The executive committee of the board oversees the performance evaluation. The process involves gathering information, developing a written report, response of the head of school and finally the sharing of the report with the entire board. Key elements of this process involve the following:1. ) August Board of Directors Meeting: In coordination with the head of school, the board of directors creates a statement of goals for the academic year. Goals should address such topics as: a.) Mission based criteria (i.e. individualized education, life-long-learning skills) b.) Faculty Morale c.) Parent satisfaction d.) Student satisfaction e.) Community relationships f.) Advancement of school g.) Existing school data such as enrollment numbers and annual fund raising amounts2.) In April: The head of school submits the following documents to the executive committee: a.) The head of school self-evaluation report based on the initial goal statement b.) Staff survey c.) Parent satisfaction surveyThe executive committee solicits board evaluation forms, which are submitted anonymously by each board member.3.) In May: The executive committee writes an evaluation report based on th documents described in step 2.4.) In June: The report is shared by the Board of Directors president with the head of school.5.) Two weeks after receipt of the Executive Committee Report: The head of school has the opportunity to respond by a designated time.6.) In July: The written evaluation report and the head of school response (if necessary) is presented to the complete board in executive session. The full board should participate in setting the head's compensation and future annual goals, based on the recommendation of the sub-committee. This is one time when the head is not present at a board meeting. Performance evaluations for all top management and raises are recommended by the Board of Directors. Pay grades and amounts are compared to the Montessori Institute and the American Montessori Association for recommended salary ranges. Also, the School reviews the pay recommendations of the American Montessori Association for comparable school positions and rates of pay. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Performance evaluations are conducted annually by the head of school for all staff members and raises are recommended to the Board of Directors. Pay grades and amounts are compared to the Montessori Institute and the American Montessori Association for recommended salary ranges. Also, the School reviews the pay recommendations of the American Montessori Association for comparable school positions and rates of pay. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 It is the policy of Cornerspring Montessori School to make available governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements upon public request. In addition, Conerspring Montessori School will make available in accordance with section 6104, forms 1023 and 990 upon request. This information will also be made available through guidestar on the internet.