Mission Statement: 'ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY.'
George Washington Academy
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Agenda
Location: Courtyard by Marriott
185 South 1470 East
St. George, UT 84790
The meeting will also be available through Zoom, using the following link: https://gwacademy-org.zoom.us/j/84356715182?pwd=TVM5KzZhcms5RHJId0RKRWhOVklBQT09
Board Retreat will be held at 4:30 p.m. prior to the Board Meeting.
The Board meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.
Board Welcome: Shannon Greer, President
Roll Call: Shannon Greer
Prayer: TBD
Pledge of Allegiance: Kevin Peterson
GWA Year Goals:
Expanding student Leadership opportunities for ALL students
Ensure ALL students are learning at High Levels
Focus on Employee Mental Health with Better and Quicker Access
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from the July 17th, 2025 Board Meeting (Board Packet Pgs. 1-4)
Public Opportunity to Address the Board:
Note: The Board will not take action on an item introduced during this portion of the agenda pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-202(6)(b).
Set time for adjournment
Teacher Reports:
Administration Report: Blake Clark, Executive Director
Enrollment Report and Employee hours reported vs. budgeted (overtime)
Status of State Reports Due in August: (Based on 2024/2025 Calendar)
PEEP Entry Assessment Testing Window (Exact Date varies by LEA)
Acadience Reading BOY (Beginning of Year) Testing Window (First day of school)
Acadience Math BOY (Beginning of Year) Testing Window (First day of school)
Charter Trust Land Council Formation (First week of school)
Submission due date for Early Learning Plan (August 1)
RISE Benchmark Modules and RISE Interims (August 1-June 6)
DLM Educator Portal Teacher account clean-up (August 2)
DLM Required Test Administrator training site open (August 5)
LEA Assessment Assurance Document (August 15)
Financial Report: Business Administrator
Financial Summary as of July 31, 2025 (Board Packet Pg. 5)
Financial Budget Detail Report as of July 31, 2025 (Board Packet Pgs. 6-8)
Financial Balance Sheet as of July 31, 2025 (Board Packet Pgs. 9-10)
Status of State Reports Due in August: (Based on 2024/2025 Calendar)
None
Committee Reports (3 min each):
Policies Committee - Blake Clark, Chair
Finance Committee - Kevin Peterson, Chair
Audit Committee - Casey Unrein, Chair
Benefits Committee - Jenna Ayers, Chair
Curriculum Committee - Christine Giles, Chair
Outreach Committee - Laura Pressley, Chair
Technology Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair
LAND Trust Committee - Brady Pearce, Chair
PTO Committee - Rachel Richens, Chair
Board Development Committee - Shannon Greer, Chair
Campus Management Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair
Discussion and/or Action Items:
Update to Policy 440, Corporal Punishment (Board Packet Pgs. 11-13)
IT Service Contract (Board Packet Pgs. 14-16)
TSSA Framework and Budget (Board Packet Pgs. 17-19)
UAPCS Membership Dues (Board Packet Pgs. 20-22)
New Supplement -Highly Needed Educators (SHINE) Policy (Board Packet Pgs. 23-26)
Solution Tree Professional Development (Board Packet Pgs. 27-29)
Hughes Construction Update: Shannon Greer
Sponsorship Update: Shelbi Kelly
Closed Meeting - pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-204, 205.
Reconvene - Take all appropriate action in relation to closed session items.
Next Meeting: The next regular Board Meeting will be held September 25, 2025.
Adjournment:
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify GWA at 435-673-2232.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
One or more members of the Board of Directors may participate electronically or telephonically pursuant to UCA 52-4-7.8