Governance

The Montessori del Mundo (MdM) Board is a group of dedicated, hard-working individuals committed to ensuring that all students have access to high quality equitable education. In addition, these men and women believe in the importance of bilingualism in today’s diverse global society. 

The board holds the contract with the Colorado Charter School Institute that authorizes the school to operate. They have a responsibility for ensuring the fiscal, operational and academic stability and excellence of the school. The board supports the school’s mission through various projects and utilizes several committees to do so. Current committees include the School Accountability Committee, the Finance Committee, the Marketing and Development Committee and the Facilities Committee.

Board of Directors

Contacting the MdM Board

You can contact the MdM board of directors using the MdMBoard@montessoridelmundo.org email address. The mailbox is monitored regularly by the board secretary.

Join our Board

We are currently recruiting board and committee members who have a deep commitment to quality education for all, bilingualism and the Montessori philosophy. We are specifically seeking Board members with experience or relationships in Construction/Engineering, Commercial Real Estate, Fundraising and/or Grant writing, Finance or Marketing, and who have strong organizational and project management skills. If you are interested please send a resume and cover letter addressing the following questions to wendy@montessoridelmundo.org.

1) Why are you interested in working with Montessori del Mundo?

2) What are your thoughts/opinions of bilingual and Montessori education?

3) What specific skills/expertise/passion will you bring to our team?

4) Describe your ties to the Aurora community.

In accordance with the Colorado Open Meetings Law, all meetings are open to the public. Our regularly scheduled board meetings take place the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm at Montessori del Mundo, 15503 B East Mississippi Ave., Aurora, CO 80017.  You can access the Zoom Link for all board meetings on the school calendar.

Grievance Policy

To view our board-approved grievance policy, please click here.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Montessori Del Mundo does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.

The Board has adopted policies to handle discrimination complaints in alignment with federal and state law. Board-approved policies can be found here:
Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Policy
Harassment and Discrimination Investigation Procedures for Students 

If you have a complaint about discrimination or harassment as it pertains to SCHOOL, please contact one of the coordinators below. 

Compliance Officer
Claudia Vega
ClaudiaVega@montessoridelmundo.org
(720)863-8629, ext. 101

Title IX Coordinator
Wendy Reneé
Wendy@montessoridelmundo.org
(720)863-8629, ext. 101

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 Coordinator
Kindra Sanchez
Kindra@montessoridelmundo.org
(720)863-8629, ext. 223

 

Title IX Notice

Montessori del Mundo does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admissions and employment. The school’s Title IX policy and grievance procedures can be found here:
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy  

To report information that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to the board policy. Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the school Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Title IX Coordinator
Wendy Reneé
Wendy@montessoridelmundo.org
(720)863-8629, ext. 101

 

Outside Agencies

Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex, gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 950 17th St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 825, Denver, CO 80202.