Gateway Academy School Board Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Location: ELECTRONIC MEETING
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Meeting ID: 923 112 8979
Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide children with an individualized education emphasizing practical life skills and
demonstrations of student learning in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
Agenda Items Presenter Materials/Notes Time
Call to Order Diana Girtain 1 min
Public Comment Public Attendees 5 min
Consent Calendar Diana Girtain June 25 Minutes 3 min
Exhibit A Review (schedule overview) David Armour Exhibit A 5 min
Director's Report David Armour Report 10 min
Finance Report
Annual Program Report FY26
Ada Munk Finance Report Link
Annual Program Report Link
10 min
OPMA Training David Armour Training Link
UAPCS Materials
10 min
Expansion Report Amy Gibson Report Link
Action Items:
Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Hazing,
and Retaliation Policy
David Armour Policy Link 10 min
Audit Committee Selection Ada Munk N/A 5 min
Attendance Policy Amy Gibson Policy Link 10 min
Learning Loft Agreement Amy Gibson Agreement 10 min
Donations & Gifts Policy Ada Munk Policy Link 10 min
Distance Education Policy Amy Gibson Policy Link 5 min
Site Specific David Armour 5 min
Discussion: Executive Session: In accordance
with UCA 52-4-205 (for one or more of the
following purposes):
Rules of Procedures:
All meetings of the Governing Board are open to the public unless properly closed in
accordance with Utah law.
Meeting agendas and draft minutes of the prior meeting will be provided to Board
members at least 24 hours in advance. Agendas will be posted on the Utah Public Notice
Website, the school website, and made available at the school's main office. Agendas
will include the meeting date, time, and location. If School Land Trust matters are on the
agenda, the agenda will be posted at least one week in advance.
The Board may conduct meetings electronically in accordance with Utah Code
ยง52-4-207. Notice of electronic meetings will include instructions for public access.
Meetings may be held without an anchor location if all members attend electronically
and no written request for an anchor location is received at least 12 hours prior to the
meeting.
Minutes will be kept for all meetings and prepared in draft format for approval at
the next scheduled meeting.
The Board will prepare a timeline for the school year that includes due dates for
required reporting and other activities or responsibilities assumed by the Board. This
timeline assists with agenda planning to ensure Board responsibilities are completed in a
timely manner.
The Governing Board consists of the Board members of Gateway Preparatory Academy
and the School Director. The Board maintains a two-parent majority (5 of 7 members).
The Board Chair conducts meetings, assigns tasks, and requests reports on those
assignments. In the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair conducts the meeting.
A quorum is required to conduct official business. A quorum consists of a majority
of Board members.
Board members complete a Conflict-of-Interest disclosure annually and follow the
school's Conflict of Interest Policy.
Meetings shall be conducted and action taken according to simplified parliamentary
procedure as required in Utah Code 53G-7-1203(10). Board actions are taken by
motion and vote, with motions and votes recorded in the minutes.
Public Comment Procedures:
o Comments are limited to 3 minutes per individual.
o Personnel matters may not be addressed during public comment.
o Public comment materials should be shared with the Board at least 24 hours in
advance when possible.
o The preferred communication method with the Board is email:
board@gpacharter.org.
o Board action cannot be taken on topics raised during public comment unless
the item appears as an action item on the meeting agenda.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Dave Armour at 435-867-5558. Meeting location is ADA compliant. Elevator is available, but requires a key from the Academy office.