Mission Statement: 'ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY.'
George Washington Academy
Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:30 p.m.
Board Meeting Agenda
Location: George Washington Academy
2277 South 3000 East
St. George, Utah
Library
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 Audit Training will be held at 7:00 p.m. prior to the Board Meeting.
The Board meeting will convene at 7:30 p.m.
Board Welcome: Shannon Greer, President
Roll Call: Shannon Greer, President
Prayer: TBD
Pledge of Allegiance: Chance Manzanares
GWA Year Goals:
Expanding student Leadership opportunities for ALL students
Ensure ALL students are learning at High Levels
Focus on Employee Mental Health with Better and Quicker Access
Appointment of New Board Clerk
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from the April 25th, 2024 Board Meeting (Board Packet Pgs. 1)
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 Representative Report: Teacher Representatives
Administration Report: Blake Clark, Executive Director
Enrollment Report and Employee hours reported vs. budgeted (overtime)
Status of State Reports Due in May:
KEEP Exit Assessment Testing Window (Exact date varies by LEA)
Funding Application for the College and Career Awareness course and End of Year Summary (May 1st)
Upcoming School Land Trust Plans Due (May 15th)
Sex Education Assurance Forms (May 31st)
Financial Report: Business Administrator
Financial Summary as of April 30, 2024 (Board Packet Pg. 8)
Financial Budget Detail Report as of April 30, 2024 (Board Packet Pgs. 9)
Financial Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2024 (Board Packet Pgs. 12)
Status of State Reports Due in May:
None
Committee Reports (3 min each):
Policies Committee - Blake Clark, Chair
Finance Committee - Kevin Peterson, Chair
Audit Committee - Casey Unrein, Chair
Benefits Committee - Regina Kerr, Chair
Curriculum Committee - Christine Giles, Chair
Outreach Committee - Shauna Mahoney, Chair
Technology Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair
LAND Trust Committee - Brady Pearce, Chair
PTO Committee - Amanda Mortenson, Chair
Board Development Committee - Shannon Greer, Chair
Campus Management Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair
Discussion and/or Action Items:
Fraud Risk Assessment Review (Board Packet Pgs. 14)
Expenditures over $5,000
Library Remodel Threshold (Board Packet Pgs. 19)
ELA Curriculum for 6th and 7th Grade: Evidence-Based Academics (Board Packet Pgs. 20)
IXL Learning (Board Packet Pgs. 23)
Phone Agreement Renewal (Board Packet Pgs. 25)
Computer Replacement (Board Packet Pgs. 28)
Landscape Maintenance - 3 year agreement (Board Packet Pgs. 34)
Strip and Wax of School floors (Board Packet Pgs. 45)
2024-25 Independent Contractor Agreements for Special Education Services (Board Packet Pgs. 51)
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 on June 27th at 7:30pm.
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 George Washington Academy Board of Directors may participate electronically or telephonically pursuant to UCA 52-4-7.8