Mission Statement: 'ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY.'
George Washington Academy
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7:30 p.m.
Board Meeting Agenda
Location: George Washington Academy
2277 South 3000 East
St. George, Utah
Learning Lab
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 by 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Board Evaluation 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: Kevin Peterson, CFO
Roll Call: Kevin Peterson, CFO
Prayer: TBD
Pledge of Allegiance: Casey Unrein
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
Approval of Minutes:
Minutes from the April 24th, 2025 Board Meeting (Board Packet Pgs. 1-6)
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 Reports: Lexi Toia and Hannah Gillespie, 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 (May)
Funding Application for the College and Career Awareness course and End of Year Summary (May 1)
Upcoming Plans Due (May 15)
Sex Education Assurance Forms (May 31)
Financial Report: Business Administrator
Financial Summary as of April 30, 2025 (Board Packet Pg. 7)
Financial Budget Detail Report as of April 30, 2025 (Board Packet Pgs. 8-10)
Financial Balance Sheet as of April 30, 2025 (Board Packet Pgs. 11-12)
Status of State Reports Due in May:
N/A
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 - Laura Pressley, Chair
Technology Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair
LAND Trust Committee - Brady Pearce, Chair
PTO Committee - Josh Serrano, PTO President
Board Development Committee - Shannon Greer, Chair
Campus Management Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair
Discussion and/or Action Items:
Expenditures over $5,000
Leader in Me Coaching/Membership
Paragraphology
Talkspace
Intercom
Mango Phone Bill
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 26, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
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 Board of Directors may participate electronically or telephonically pursuant to UCA 52-4-7.8