The Coquitlam Montessori Society has been a registered non profit charity since 1985. Originally formed in 1983 when a group of parents, who wanted another alternative in their public school system for their children, worked together with the School District #43 (Coquitlam) to incorporate the Montessori philosophy into the public school system. The CMS follows the Society Act of BC and it's bylaws and is a registered Nonprofit Organization. Since the beginning, Montessori parents have voluteered their time to raise funds from the Montessori families to:
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Inform, educate and market the program to the general public
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Purchase Montessori equipment for new and existing classrooms
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Financially support teachers with Montessori training, conferences and workshops
The CMS Board consists of elected positions as stated below:
Chairperson - Presides over an organized body of persons
Secretary- in charge of the records, correspondence, minutes of meetings, and related affairs of the Society
Treasurer - in charge of the receipt, care, and disbursement of money
Assitant Treasurer - assists with all treasurer duties and succeeds Treasurer
Donations Director - collections of forms, membership funds & distribution of tax receipts
Equipment Purchaser - collects, analizes, confirms and orders equipment requests
Equipment Inventory Manager - records, itemizes and codes equipment received
Fundraising - organizes events to raise additional funds
School Liaisons - information link between the CMS and parents/ teachers of their related school
