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Charter School

Entity

George Washington Academy

Public Body

George Washington School Board of Directors

Notice Information

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Notice Title

July 2026 Board Meeting

Notice Tags

Charter Schools

Notice Type(s)

Notice, Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

July 16, 2026 05:00 PM

Description/Agenda

Mission Statement: 'ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY.' George Washington Academy Thursday, July 16th, 2026 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting Agenda Location: NAI Excel Conference Room 243 E St. George Blvd., Suite 200 St. George, UT 84770 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. The Board Training will be held prior to the Board Meeting. The Board meeting will convene at 5:00 p.m. Board Welcome: Shannon Greer, President Roll Call: Shannon Greer, President Prayer: TBD Pledge of Allegiance: Chance Manzanares 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 June 25th, 2026, and June 29th, 2026, Board Meetings (Board Packet Pgs. 1-10) 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 Lydia Mooney Administration Report: Blake Clark, Executive Director Enrollment Report and Employee hours reported vs. budgeted (overtime) Status of State Reports Due in July: No report, awaiting state calendar Financial Report: Business Administrator Financial Summary as of June 30, 2026 Financial Budget Detail Report as of June 30, 2026 (Board Packet Pg. 11-14) Financial Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2026 (Board Packet Pg. 15-16) Status of State Reports Due in July: No report, awaiting state calendar 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 - Jaycee Rogers, Chair Outreach Committee - Laura Pressley, Chair Technology Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair LAND Trust Committee - Brady Pearce, Chair PTO Committee - Ericka Ivie, Chair Board Development Committee - Shannon Greer, Chair Campus Management Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair Discussion and/or Action Items: Expenditures over $5,000 Advanced Security Renewal in the amount of $11,205.00 (Board Packet Pgs. 17-19) Blocksi Student Monitoring Renewal in the amount of $9,471.00 (Board Packet Pgs. 20-22) Server for Intercom (Steve Erickson will have quotes at the Board Meeting) (Board Packet Pg. 23) Special Education Curriculum (additional materials) in the amount of $6,359.89 (Board Packet Pgs. 24-27) 26/27 Independent Contractor Agreements Special Ed Related Services (Board Packet Pgs. 28-49) Strategic Plan Narrative- Board Level Strategic Planning Framework (Board Packet Pg. 50-51) Update Policy 320 Bullying, Cyber- Bullying, Hazing, Abusive Conduct and Retaliation (Board Packet Pgs. 52-64) Create Policy 425 Language Access (Board Packet Pgs. 65-66) Create Policy 486 School Volunteer (Board Packet Pgs. 67-73) Reappointment of Board Members Appointment of President/Chair 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 August 27th, 2026. 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

Meeting Information

Meeting Location

2277 South 3000 East
St. George, UT 84790
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Contact Name

Debra Kauvaka

Contact Email

dkauvaka@gwacademy.org

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Notice Posted On

July 13, 2026 09:54 AM

Notice Last Edited On

July 13, 2026 09:54 AM

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