Syracuse Arts Academy
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Location: North Campus, 357 S 1550 W, Syracuse, UT 84075
NOTE: It is possible that the SAA Board of Directors may be utilizing an electronic meeting component with one or more of their members.
Agenda
2025-2026 Board Vision Plan
CTE/CCA Pathway Funding Access Policy Project
Lunch & SpEd Budget Management
Close Specific Curriculum & Learning Gaps
Build a Business Case for Phased-In Campus Expansions
Engaging Externally
5:30 PM - INTRODUCTORY ITEMS (5 minutes)
Welcome & Roll Call - Mary Johnston
- Board Mission - Rene Dreiling
- School Mission - Neil Garner
5:35 PM - PUBLIC COMMENT (Comments will be limited to 3 minutes each)
5:35 PM - REPORTS
Academica West
- Introduction to Human Resources - Katie Valentin (10 minutes)
Board of Directors
- Update on School Bonding - David Robertson/Brad Taylor (10 minutes)
- Financial Update - Rene Dreiling/Jon McQueary (2 minutes)
Administration
- State of the School - Kellie Mudrow (20 minutes)
Current Enrollment
Celebrations!
- Toilet Training Administrative Procedures
6:17 PM - CONSENT ITEMS
October 9, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes
6:18 PM - VOTING ITEMS
Award Underwriters - David Robertson/Brad Taylor (2 minutes)
Finance Authority Application and Deposit - David Robertson/Brad Taylor (2 minutes)
2026-2027 School Calendar - Kellie Mudrow (2 minutes)
Amended Instructional Materials Policy - Kellie Mudrow (2 minutes)
Amended Paid Parental & Postpartum Recovery Leave Policy - Kellie Mudrow (2 minutes)
6:28 PM - DISCUSSION ITEMS
Calendaring Items - ALL (5 minutes)
- Next Pre-Board Meeting on January 22nd
- Next Board Meeting on February 5th
- NCSC26 New Orleans, LA June 24-26 (Wed-Fri)
6:33 PM - CLOSED SESSION to discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual and/or to discuss deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems pursuant to Utah Code 52-4-205(1)(a) & (f) (30 minutes)
7:03 PM - ADJOURN
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing accommodations for this meeting should call 801-444-9378 to make the appropriate arrangements.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Electronic participation may be available for some meetings. Please call 801-444-9378 to make the appropriate arrangements.