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Buena Vista approves MOU with Shining Mountains Montessori to expand licensed childcare in town
Summary
The board approved Resolution No. 17 to enter a memorandum of understanding with Shining Mountains Montessori School to operate a licensed childcare center in town‑owned shell space. The school projects roughly 46 licensed spots, a sliding‑scale tuition approach and intent to reserve slots for low‑income families; trustees added clarifying language requiring annual reporting on slots and financial assistance.
The Town of Buena Vista on Feb. 24 approved a memorandum of understanding and associated resolution with Shining Mountains Montessori School to operate the childcare facility in town‑owned space.
Lisa Lam, the founder and former executive director of Shining Mountains Montessori, urged trustees to support the MOU and said, "We gather here today to mark 4 and a half years of strategic resilience... our children deserve the greatest possible life in our community." Representatives…
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