Get Involved
Participation in these committees counts toward volunteer hours.
Getting involved at STA Montessori is a meaningful way to support our students, staff, and mission. Whether you’re interested in fundraising, financial planning, community outreach, or facility development, there are many opportunities to make an impact. Our board committees play a crucial role in ensuring the school’s success, from securing sponsorships and grants to shaping the future of our campus. By joining a committee, you’ll not only contribute valuable skills and ideas but also help strengthen our school community. Explore the different ways you can get involved and become an active part of our school’s growth and success!
Sponsorships & Grants Committee
This Committee works annually to supplement annual operating costs and school growth, through seeking private and public grant funding and reaching out to the broader business community for annual sponsorships to help our school stay solvent. The members will organize and execute an annual sponsorship drive to include preparing documentation (flyers, online forms, business “touch” tracking), managing the executing of the actions indicated by the sponsorship/donation levels,such as logo displays, newsletters, thank you efforts, and other types of recognition.
The Committee researches and applies for grants and awards for capital contributions for which the school is eligible and also assists the Finance Committee with organizing the Annual Fund campaign (Rise of the Tide). Members will work to create and maintain collaborative relationships within our community and obtain philanthropic resources to forward the strategic objectives of the school, to include identifying capital investment for a new campus.
Contact: Kim MacEwen, fundraising@stamontessori.org
Finance Committee
This Committee oversees the school’s budget, ensuring the organization has the cash reserves and investments necessary for long-term success, to include oversight of the acquisition of loans or financial support for the purchase of property and development for a new campus.
Working with the Administration and other Board committees to facilitate the Annual Fund campaign (Rise of the Tide), to include providing input regarding the total fundraising goal and the suggested family giving goal.
Contact: Burt Froehlich, burt.froehlich@stamontessori.org
Community Relations Committee
The Community Relations Committee is responsible for working with the Director’s office to develop ties and partnerships with the local community and business. It is responsible for fostering and enhancing the community of SAPMS including families of existing and prospective students, teachers and staff, and other St. Johns County community members interested in supporting our mission.
Key responsibilities include:
Publishing the Annual Report and newsletters (to include recognition for sponsors and donors)
Identifying and implementing outreach programs and projects to engage the local community
Assisting the Director with public relations by working with other committees and the Director to effectively communicate their projects,
Developing and disseminating marketing materials to educate the community about the School for recruitment
Development of info-graphics for use in marketing the School
Management of the School’s website
Contact: Jason Ferrante, jason.ferrante@stamontessori.org