LPA Mission Statement: Legacy Preparatory Academy builds the foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for children to become independent learners for life.
Our mission is to:
- Provide a classically-based curriculum that is thorough and challenging
- Integrate fine arts to enhance learning
- Teach the value of public virtue to promote respect
- Engage parents as real partners to share in enriching student education
- Honor each child as an individual and foster their innate curiosity and desire to learn
The Legacy Paideia
I Am a Classical Student
I am curious to learn and pursue intellectual and moral virtue
I Am a Citizen of my Community
I build the foundation for an abundant life by lifting others
I Am Governed by Nobility
I act with honor and integrity
I Am an Individual with Great Fortitude
I am resilient and courageous
I Am Temperate
I exhibit discipline and self-control
I Am Developing Practical Wisdom
I make good judgements
I Am Selfless in my Fight for Justice
I demand equity and promote civility
I AM A LEGACY LION
2017-2018 LPA GOALS for Board and Administration:
- Promote a deliberate culture and a classical education to parents, students, teachers, administration and the board
- Clearly define how we measure the progress of our students
- Charter clarification policy
MEETING AGENDA
6:00 CLOSED SESSION - To discuss character, professional competence, physical or mental health of an individual (employee or student), and any of the following topics, if necessary: strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or sale of real property; collective bargaining; or pending litigation.
7:00 PUBLIC PORTION OF MEETING OPENS - PUBLIC WELCOME (5 minutes)
7:05 BUILDERS REPORT (10 minutes) MEGAN TAYLOR
7:15 PUBLIC COMMENT (10 minutes)
7:25 POTENTIAL NORTH CAMPUS PROJECT (20 minutes)
7:45 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - HOW WELL IS THE SCHOOL DOING FINANCIALLY? (20 minutes)
- Financial report
- New payroll company update
- Discuss and approve the final budget for fiscal year 2018
- Discuss and approve the proposed budget for fiscal year 2019
- Discussion of purchases over $5,000
8:05 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT (30 minutes)
- Note: The Executive Director's report will include reports from the two Campus Directors, as assigned by Nyman.
- Discussion on merit pay/teacher salary, if needed
- Harassment Policy and potential vote
- Retention Policy and potential vote
8:35 DISCUSSION ON EXPANDING THE BOARD TO NINE OR ELEVEN BOARD MEMBERS (15 minutes)
- Potential vote on expansion
8:50 NEW BOARD DISCUSSION (20 minutes)
- Board member candidates - Jennifer Brooks, Adam Buck, Brandie Evans, Paul Hansen, Lisa Lewis, Al Prano, and Carl Woolston
9:10 NEW BOARD PRESIDENT AND LEADERSHIP (10 minutes)
9:20 ACTION ITEMS & ASSIGNMENTS (10 minutes)
- Approval of minutes: Apr 12th, 2018 and May 9th, 2018
- Items for purchase over $5,000
- Consent agenda and policy approval
- Next Board Meeting - summer break
- Board retreat and board meeting calendar for next year
- Current Assignments:
Description Owner Due Date
Update Utah Public Meeting Notice website and google drive w/audio files. Jennie June 18
Upload Approved Minutes to our google drive and to Utah Public Notice website for month of the original meeting - Label file as Approved Minutes and Date Jennie June 18
Post next meeting's agenda on Public Meeting Notice website Carl 48 hours prior
Website Updates Carl Ongoing
Answer board emails Adam Ongoing
Board Training:
All Aboard Email
Attend Staff Meeting
9:30 CLOSED SESSION - To discuss character, professional competence, physical or mental health of an individual (employee or student), and any of the following topics, if necessary: strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or sale of real property; collective bargaining; or pending litigation.
10:00 ADJOURN
LPA Governing Board: Carl Woolston (President), Adam Buck (Vice President), Alisha Johnson (Treasurer), Jennie Jonsson (Secretary), Heather Traeden (Member), Jennifer Brooks (Member), and Jane Davis (Member)
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 Nyman Brooks, Legacy Preparatory Academy, 801-294-2801.