Mission Statement: 'ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY.'
George Washington Academy
Thursday May 14th, 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: Kevin Peterson, CFO
Roll Call: Kevin Peterson
Prayer: TBD
Pledge of Allegiance: Rachel Richins
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.
Strategic Planning: Laura Snelson
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from the April 23rd, 2026 Board Meeting (Board Packet Pgs. 1-6)
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: Emily Winona and Lisa Riel
Administration Report: Blake Clark, Executive Director
Enrollment Report and Employee hours reported vs. budgeted (overtime)
Status of State Reports Due in May:
PEEP Exit Assessment Testing Window (Date varies)
School Land Trust Upcoming Plans (Due May 1st)
Sex Education Assurance Forms (Due May 31st)
Financial Report: Business Administrator
Financial Summary as of April 30, 2026 (Not in packet, will be sent by Spencer Adams day of the board meeting)
Financial Budget Detail Report as of April 30, 2026 (Not in packet, will be sent by Spencer Adams day of the board meeting)
Financial Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2026 (Not in packet, will be sent by Spencer Adams day of the board meeting)
Status of State Reports Due in May:
o 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 - TBD, 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
Staff Computer Replacement (Technology Cycle Refresh) in the amount of $27,885.00 (Board Packet Pgs. 17-23)
PowerSchool Hosting in the amount of $13,212.02 (Board Packet Pgs. 24-30)
PowerSchool Enrollment in the amount of $12,517.92 (Board Packet Pgs. 24-30)
Mango Voice Phone Renewal in the amount of $9,749.90 (Board Packet Pgs. 31-33)
Parking Lot and Playground Repair (Board Packet Pg. 34) (Invoices will be brought to the board meeting)
Emergency Response Plan (EOP) (Board Packet Pg. 35)
Health Curriculum for 26-26 and 27-28 SY (Board Packet Pgs. 36-78)
Summer PD for 5 Teachers (Board Packet Pgs. 79-82)
PTO Finance Accountability Framework (Board Packet Pg. 83)
Updated Wheeled Policy & Map (Board Packet Pgs. 84-88)
Legislative Update (Board Packet Pgs. 89-92)
Board Members in attendance: Shannon Greer, Blake Clark, Kevin Peterson, Casey Unrein, Miquel Munoz, Laura Pressley
Board Members not in attendance: Brady Pearce, Laura Snelson, Sharna Rowe, Rachel Richins
Swearing in of new Board Members David Stillman & Ericka Ivie- terms will begin in July
Hughes Construction Update: Kevin Peterson
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 June 25th, 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