Merit Preparatory Academy
Board Meeting Agenda
January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm
Meeting in the Keep (Library) at Merit Academy
1440 W Center St, Springville UT, 84663
I. Welcome, Roll Call and Pledge
II. Good News from Around the School
Meritorious Knight - January
To be announced
III. Reports-
Fiscal and Enrollment Responsibilities
Finance Reports
Casey Holmes from Red Apple Financial
Finance Committee Report- Jeri Mellor
Marketing Report
Stephanie Healey
Merit Online Report
David Wiseman
Academic Outcomes and Other Strategic Plan Areas
Director Report
Mike Condie
School Land Trust update
Final review of Academic Calendar for the 2025-26 school year
School update
Jessica Sitton
Schedule A completion
Quest Time Review/Report - Jeri Mellor and David Wiseman
Curriculum review - David Wiseman
Quest time curriculum
SOEP English curriculum
Charter Fidelity & Adherence to Statute, Rule & Policy
Policy Review - Ashley Watts
IV. Public comment- 15 minutes
As per Board procedure, public comment will be limited to 3 minutes per person. Anyone who would like to make a public comment will need to sign up prior to the start of the public comment period. Grievances, complaints, or concerns with individual employees or board members will not be allowed during this time as they must be dealt with by following the Conflict Resolution Policy process, and defamatory statements regarding any individual will not be allowed during an open public meeting.
V. Action Items
Vote to approve December 18, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Vote to approve the Academic Calendar for the 2025-26 school year
Vote to approve LEA specific licenses:
Gaynor Brunson- Technology
David Buckley- Earth & Space Science
Brandon Muhlestein- CTE Business & Marketing
Xanthe Hardy- Earth Science
Kathryn Williams- CTE & Secondary Law Enforcement & PE
Kimie Snapp- PE
VI. Board Business
Outline Exhibit A's key elements, Review fulfillment
Bylaws review:
Article 5:5.1-5.7
VII. Executive Session
To discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
Possible Action from Executive Session
VII. Adjourn
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 school administration at 801-491-7600.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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