St. George Academy
Mission Statement: To provide our students with a strong academic foundation preparing them for a successful college experience and their future learning endeavors.
APPROVED - Board Meeting MINUTES
Thursday, June 8th, 2023, 5:30 PM in person and via Zoom
380 E 3090 S, Washington UT 84780
Meeting began at 5:38 pm
Attendance, Introductions, and Welcome
Board Members: Al Pappas, Dee Wilson, Carrie Willis, Carol Vallejo (Joined at Committee Reports)
Director Christy Hall and Business Manager Courtney Webb
Visiting: SPED Director Lorrell Loosle, Student Body President Colt Adams, and Sherrain Reber
Approval of Minutes
Dee moved that we approve the minutes May 11, 2023. Al seconded the motion. Motion passes. All board members voted in favor unanimously.
Public comments: Please 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).
No public comments
Director's Report
Faculty/Staff Changes: Christy reported that they are interviewing for the Robotics position and the JROTC position.
Enrollment Projection Update: Christy reported that students with intent to return are at 152, and new student applications are at 44 with a total of 197 students.
Recent and upcoming events: Christy reported that the new summer marketing will launch on Monday June 12th. Summer recruitment events including the St. George 4th of July Parade, possibly the Washington Pioneer Day Parade, and two open houses. We are planning a Super Saturday event, where students enrolled in the JROTC program can come and get certifications before the school year starts.
Reporting and Compliance: Christy reported that the policy audit is complete. Accreditation results will be coming in this month. End of Year reporting is on track for June.
Financial Report
Courtney reported that the school year ended with 217 students. Grant reimbursements have been received.
Committee Reports (Carol Vallejo joined the meeting)
Academic Excellence-Nancy Ross
No report
Finance Committee-Al Pappas
No report
Audit Committee-Al Pappas
No report
Governance-Carol Vallejo
Interviewed both potential candidates for board member vacancies. Will have the new material for trainings.
Public Relations-Dee Wilson
End of Year Bash was a success. Best of Southern released the final results. SGA won 2nd place in Best Charter School of Southern Utah and 1st place in Best High School of Southern Utah.
Strategic Vision Committee: Carrie Willis & Dee Wilson
No Report
Discussion/Action Items
FY23 Budget Amendments
Courtney presented amendments to the FY23 budget to the board. Dee moved to approve the FY23 Budget. Carrie seconded the motion. All board members voted in favor unanimously.
FY24 Budget Approval
Courtney presented the changes and updates of the FY24 Budget to the board. Dee moved to approve the FY24 Budget. Carrie seconded the motion. All board members voted in favor unanimously.
Board Member Vacancies
Carol motioned to accept Sherrain Reber as a board member. Dee seconded the motion. All board members voted in favor unanimously.
Carol motioned to accept Mitchell Blake as a board member. Dee seconded the motion. All board members voted in favor unanimously.
FY24 Fee Schedule Proposal
Christy presented an updated FY24 Fee Schedule to the board. Action moved to the next meeting for approval.
Policy Approvals:
800: Special Education Policies and Procedure Manual
Christy and Lorrell presented the Manual to the board. Carol motioned to approve the policy. Dee seconded the motion. All board members voted in favor unanimously.
Next Meeting: Thursday July 13th, 2023
The meeting adjourned at 6:11 pm.
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 Christy Hall at 435-319-0105.