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Governance

Educational Horizons, Inc.

The Montessori Group is the Charter Management Company for Educational Horizons Charter School. We continue to be a high performing school through the FLDOE with a  grade of “A”.

To contact Educational Horizons’ Governing Board with questions or concerns, please send an email to: Board@EducationalHorizons.net

See our “School, District and State Public Accountability Report”, Florida Department of Education website to learn more.

Educational Horizons Charter School Board of Directors 

Mrs. Mary Altier, Chairman of the Board  – Mary is a retired teacher who has a passion for reading. She has worked in the Montessori Group schools and is a business leader in the community. 

Mrs. Aileen Tapp, Secretary – Aileen has held many roles in the Montessori Group including Project Manager, Principal, ESE and Gifted Teacher.

Ms. April Etter, Treasurer -April is a Human Resources professional with a degree in Business Management from the University of South Florida.  She has been a resident of Brevard Country for over 20 years.  Educational Horizons has a place in April’s hear as a former Teacher’s Aide, PTO co-treasurer, and parent of an EHCS graduate.

Board Meeting Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 @ 3:30pm EHCS

Minutes governing board meeting 10.18.2022

AGENDA governing board meeting 10.18.2022

Board Meeting July 26, 2022 @ 3:30pm EHCS

Minutes from governing board meeting 7.26.22

AGENDA governing board meeting 7.26.22

22-23 School Governing Board Meetings

Board Meeting Wednesday, June 15th @ 3:00pm EHCS

AGENDA governing board meeting 6.15.22

Minutes from board meeting 6.15.22

Board Meeting Thursday, April 7th @ 3:00pm

AGENDA governing board meeting 4.7.22

Minutes governing board meeting April 2022

Board Meeting Thursday, October 7th @2:00pm

AGENDA governing board meeting 10.7.2021

Minutes from governing board meeting 10.7.2021

Emergency Board Meeting Wednesday, August 4th @ 4:15 pm

Emergency board meeting AGENDA 8.4.21

Emergency Board Meeting Minutes 8.4.21

Board Meeting Wednesday, July 14th @ 3:00 pm

AGENDA governing board meeting 7.14.21

board meeting minutes 7-14-2021

Board Meetings for the 2020-21 School Year:

June 09, 2021 @ 10:00 – board Meeting scheduled – EHCS 

AGENDA governing board meeting 6.9.21

board meeting minutes 6-9-2021

June 2021 Final Audit

Emergency Board meeting:  Monday, April 5th 2021 @ 10:00am

ZOOM invitation

4.5.21 Minutes from Governing Board Meeting

AGENDA governing board meeting 4.5.21

Minutes Emerg. Governing Board Meeting 4.5.21

March 16th @ 9:00 am (virtual) Public invited via Zoom

AGENDA governing board meeting 3.16.21

Zoom invitation

September 29th @ 9:30 am (virtual) Public invited via Zoom

Board Meeting Agenda

Topic: Governing School Board Meeting
Time: Sep 29, 2020 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://zoom.us/j/3065544821?wd=UzlMWnNYZjJSbEVXV0RrRVFTMnN3Zz09

Meeting ID: 306 554 4821        Passcode: EHCS6511

January 26th, 2021 @ 3:30 pm (school campus) – cancelled (to be re-scheduled)

April 13th, 2021 @ 3:30 (school campus) Will be rescheduled with new board

Final Board meeting for 2019-20 School Year will be Wednesday, June 10th, 2020.  Agenda will include final financial statement, proposed budget for new school year, re-cap of remote learning, final look at end of the school year. 

Emergency Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1 at 3:00 p.m. at 1290 Highway A1A, Suite 206, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937. Agenda is primarily to seek authorization to apply for emergency disaster funds for our school.

Board Meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th, at 3:30 p.m. at 1290 Highway A1A, Suite 206, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937; and April 22nd at 3:30 (cancelled), at Education Horizons, 1281 South Wickham Rd, West Melbourne, 32904.

Agenda for April meeting includes:  school recovery from COVID-19, approving budget, enrollment and teachers for 2020-21

Agenda for March meeting includes: approval of 20-21 calendar, contract for SRO, Administrator evaluation, enrollment/teachers for 20-21,  budget for 20-21 and final budget for 19-20.

June 2020 Final Audit

Annual budget 2020-21

board minutes 9-29-2020

3.16.21 Minutes from Governing Board Meeting

June 2019 final audit
Budget

2019-2020 Budget
2018-2019 Budget Final Audit & Issued Financial Statements June 30 2018 2017-18 Budget 2016-17 Final Budget Final Audit & Issued Financial Statements June 30 2017

Board Meeting Minutes


board minutes 6-10-2020
Minutes 4.1.20
March 25 2020 board minutes

July 19-2019
June 19, 2019
January 24, 2019
November 1,2018
July 31,2018
June 19,2018

April 18, 2018 January 16, 2018
October 17, 2017
June 29, 2017 October 18, 2016 July 29, 2016 June 22, 2016
June 15, 2016 May 4, 2016 April 19, 2016
August 20, 2015

July 15, 2015 June 24, 2015 May 20, 2015 April 14, 2015

February 26, 2014 April 9, 2014 June 3, 2014 July 22, 2014 August 7, 2014 November 12, 2014

Emergency Numbers

For Melbourne, Palm Bay, and Vicinity
In an emergency dial: 9-1-1

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CHILD ABUSE AND & NEGLECT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The requirement for child abuse and neglect reporting issued by the  Department of Children and Families is a mandated policy for our school.  Report Child Abuse online at: http://www.dcf.state.Fl.us/abuse/report/ or call

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Florida Poison Information Center: Toll-Free: 1-800-222-1222

Local Non-Emergency Numbers:
West Melbourne Police: 321-723-9673
West Melbourne Fire Dept.: 321-674-5866
Brevard County Health Dept.: 321-637-7300
Report Misconduct to: Montessori Group Corp. Office: 321-729-0786

Educational Horizons Charter School Parent Liaison:

A representative to facilitate parental involvement, assist with other questions or concerns, provide information and resolve disputes is:

Dr. Erik Thorson
1281 S Wickham Rd.
West Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-0786

For more information on Thorson Management Group, contact us at erik@thorsonmanagementgroup.com  

Your Title IX representative for issues involving discrimination or civil rights is is Lonna Stevens,  321-729-0768.  Forms for reporting are attached for your convenience.

Reporting Form (Parent-Guardian, Witness, BPS Staff or Volunteer) Revised 10-21-22

Student Reporting Form 10-21-22

Parent Testimonials

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Once Again Rated An “A’ School

Welcome

Educational Horizons Charter School is located in West Melbourne, Florida. Educational Horizons is a small community-focused Charter School with an emphasis on the Montessori Method. We are proud to be an "A" school within the Brevard Public School system for the past FIVE years!  We also have the rating of a "High Performing School" as well as a "Florida School of Excellence". Kindergarten through sixth grade is … Learn More

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West Melbourne, FL 32904
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