Merit Preparatory Academy
Board Meeting Agenda
September 17, 2026 at 6:50pm
Meeting in the Keep (Library) at Merit Academy
1440 W Center St, Springville UT, 84663
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I. Welcome, Roll Call and Pledge
II. Good News from Around the School
- Meritorious Knight Awards - August
o Teacher- TBA
o Staff- TBA
III. Reports-
Fiscal and Enrollment Responsibilities
- Finance Reports
o Casey Holmes from Red Apple Financial
o Finance Committee Report- Jeri Mellor
- Marketing Report
o Stephanie Healey
- Merit Online Report
o David Wiseman
Academic Outcomes and Other Strategic Plan Areas
- Quest Time Review/Report - Jeri Mellor and David Wiseman
- Director Report
o Kristi Gilbert / Jessica Sitton
Charter Fidelity & Adherence to Statute, Rule & Policy
IV. Public comment- 15 minutes
As per Board procedure, public comment will be limited to 3 minutes per person. Anyone who would like to make a public comment will need to sign up prior to the start of the public comment period. Grievances, complaints, or concerns with individual employees or board members will not be allowed during this time as they must be dealt with by following the Conflict Resolution Policy process, and defamatory statements regarding any individual will not be allowed during an open public meeting.
V. Action Items
- Vote to approve August 8th, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
- Vote to approve August 20th, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
- Vote to approve August 27th, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
- Vote to approve September 3rd, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
- Possible vote to make interim director changes, or to appoint a full time director
VI. Board Business
- Training: OPMA (Open Public Meeting Act) - 30-45 minutes - Debby Llewelyn
- Review list of LEA Specific Licences needed for 2026-27 (See Page 2 of this agenda)
- Vote to Approve the LEA Specific Licenses for 2026-27 (See Page 2 of this agenda)
- Review and discuss the Director's plans and goals for the year, as well as ideas for the administration of the school this full school year.
- Bylaws review:
o TBA
VII. Executive Session
- To discuss the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual.
- Discuss compensation for interim Director, or a full time Director.
o Possible Action from Executive Session
VII. Adjourn
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LEA Specific Licenses 2026-27
Last Name First Name Dept License type Board Approval Need
Beck Darren CTE LEA Specific 1. Drones: New and Upcoming Technology
2. Customer Service
Booth Robinne Fine Arts LEA Specific 1. Theater Foundations 1
2. Theater Foundations 2
3. Musical Performance
4. Theater Performance
5. Making a Scene
6. Technical Theater
Buckley David Science/CTE Professional, LEA Specific 1. Web Development
2. AP Cybersecurity
Gilbert Kristi Admin Professional, LEA Specific 1. Administration
Fluhman Alicia ELL LEA Specific 1. English as a Second Language
Jackson Connie Fine Arts LEA Specific 1. Theater Foundations 1
2. Theater Foundations 2
3. Musical Performance
4. Theater Performance
5. Making a Scene
6. Technical Theater, Costuming
Miraglia Karly CTE Professional, LEA Specific 1. Financial Literacy
Sanderson Carol Languages LEA Specific 1. Languages ASL
Western Kamren Math/SPED Professional/ LEA Specific 1. Math of Personal Finance
Williams Kathryn Social Studies Professional/ LEA Specific 1. Social Studies Composite
Wiseman David Admin LEA Specific 1. Administration
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 school administration at 801-491-7600.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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