Mission Statement: 'ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY.'
George Washington Academy
Thursday February 26, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Board Meeting Agenda
Location: George Washington Academy
2277 South 3000 East
St. George, Utah
Learning Lab
The meeting will also be available through Zoom. Anyone interested in participating via Zoom conferencing can email Shannon Greer at sgreer@gwacademy.org for call-in information by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
The Board meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.
Continuation of Strategic Planning will be held after the Board Meeting business.
Board Welcome: Shannon Greer, President
Roll Call: Shannon Greer
Prayer: TBD
Pledge of Allegiance: Sharna Rowe
GWA Year Goals:
Academics- By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 85% of students will show growth in math fluency from beginning of year to end of year.
Leadership- Teachers will lead their own professional development by sharing and modeling best practices in academic instruction and behavior support, fostering a culture of shared leadership and continuous growth.
Community- Foster a positive school culture that motivates by embedding regular meaningful celebrations that recognize student achievement, personal growth, and staff contributions.
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from the January 22nd, 2026 Board Meeting (Board Packet Pgs. 1-5)
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
Administration Report: Blake Clark, Executive Director (Sent to everyone by Mr. Clark)
Enrollment Report and Employee hours reported vs. budgeted (overtime)
Status of State Reports Due in February:
Special Education Result Driven Accountability (Second week of February 2026)
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment Optional Mid year Instructionally Embedded Window closes (February 20, 2026)
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) alternate assessment Optional Mid year Instructionally Embedded Window closes (February 20, 2026)
Acadience Reading MOY Data Entry is Due (Last day of February)
Acadience Math MOY Data Entry is Due (Last day of February)
Financial Report: Business Administrator
Financial Summary as of January 31, 2026 (Board Packet Pg. 6)
Financial Budget Detail Report as of January 31, 2026 (Board Packet Pgs. 7-9)
Financial Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2026 (Board Packet Pgs. 10-11)
Status of State Reports Due in February:
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:
Expenditures over $5,000
Power School Curriculum and Instruction (Chalk) Renewal (Board Packet Pgs 12-14)
Policy and Procedures 750 Time and Effort Standards (Board Packet Pgs 15-19)
Administrative Training with Marci Houseman for 2026-27 school year (Board Packet Pgs 20-24)
Trust Land Plan 26-27 (Board Packet Pgs 25-42)
LRB Public Finance Advisors Compensation Agreement (Board Packet Pgs 43-51)
UCFSA Financing & CEP Application Fee (Board Packet Pg 52)
Hughes Construction Update: Shannon Greer
Bond Update - Kevin Peterson
Strategic Planning: Shannon Greer
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 on March 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
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