Role of the Board

As a member of the City Garden Board of Directors, you are in a position to play a significant leadership role on behalf of the school and its students. The vitality of City Garden depends on your commitment as well as imaginative and strategic leadership. You and the other members of the Board hold the charter for our school and therefore are entrusted to act in ways that lead to the long-term sustainability of the organization and exceptional results for our students. Learn more about City Garden board and member responsibilities here.

Meet the Board

Jesse Dixon, Chair

Partner

The Opportunity Trust

Years of Service: Since 2023-24

Sherita Haigler

Vice President, Diversity and Inclusion

United Way of Greater St. Louis

Years of Service: Since 2020-21

Mia Howard, Vice Chair

Managing Partner, Innovative Schools

New Schools Venture Fund

Years of Service: Since 2023-24

Ben Huebner, Treasurer

Senior Consultant

Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute

Years of Service: Since 2024-25

Nicole C. Johnson

Attorney

Stinson LLP

Years of Service: Since 2025-26

Kyle Shaffer

Founder

Shaffer Coaching and Consulting, LLC

Years of Service: Since 2025-26

Laura Vowell, Secretary

Managing Director of Community Finance Solutions

U.S. Bank

Years of Service: Since 2024-25

Org Structure
& Board Overview

Click below to learn about City Garden Montessori School's organizational structure, and the description and duties of the Board of Directors.

Org
Structure
Board ResponsibilitiesMember
Agreement

Board Policies

The Board of Directors established policies to guide the work and governance of City Garden Montessori School. For the complete set of current policies, click below for the 2022–23 Policy Manual.

Policy
Manual

Board Meetings
& Minutes

Board Packets are available to the public for each of our Board Meetings.
To view or download the most recent and past packets, see below.

Approved 2024-25 Board Meeting
Minutes & Recordings

2025-26 Minutes
Meeting
Archive

August 2025

Meeting Recording

September 2025, tbd

Meeting Recording

October 2025, tbd

Meeting Recording

November 2025, tbd

Meeting Recording

City Garden’s Board of Directors provides vital leadership in shaping the future of our school and advancing student success. Each member contributes strategic insight, creativity, and a strong commitment to our mission. As stewards of our charter, board members are entrusted with sustaining the long-term health of the organization and ensuring exceptional outcomes for every student.

Applications for this year are now closed. Please check back for future opportunities.