Syracuse Arts Academy
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 5, 2026
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 - Art Hansen
- School Mission - Rene Dreiling
5:35 PM - PUBLIC COMMENT (Comments will be limited to 3 minutes each)
5:35 PM - REPORTS
Eide Bailly
- Present FY25 Financial Audit - Ken Jeppessen (10 minutes)
Board of Directors
- Update on School Bonding - Brad Taylor/Mary Johnston (10 minutes)
- Financial Update - Rene Dreiling/Jon McQueary (2 minutes)
Administration
- State of the School - Kellie Mudrow (20 minutes)
Update on Costco Construction
Current Enrollment
School LAND Trust FY25 Final Reports
Celebrations!
6:17 PM - BOARD TRAINING
School LAND Trust Training Assurances - Mary Johnston (2 minutes)
Annual Open and Public Meetings Act Training - Platte Nielson (10 minutes)
6:29 PM - CONSENT ITEMS
December 18, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes
2026-2027 Amended School Calendar (Kindergartener Schedule Only)
6:30 PM - VOTING ITEMS
Antelope Campus Flooring Replacement - Kellie Mudrow (2 minutes)
Helpside Professional Employer Agreement - Platte Nielson (2 minutes)
Amend Student Conduct & Discipline Policy - Platte Nielson (2 minutes)
6:36 PM - DISCUSSION ITEMS
Calendaring Items - ALL (5 minutes)
- Next Pre-Board Meeting on March 12th
- Next Board Meeting on March 26th
- NCSC26 New Orleans, LA June 24-26 (Wed-Fri) - Early Registration deadline is February 17th
6:41 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) [IF NEEDED]
6:41 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.