Salt Lake Arts Academy
Governing Board Minutes
Apr 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Salt Lake Arts Academy, Room 201
Board Members in Attendance: John Bakken, Diana Cabrales, Kelly Goff, Greg Ostrander, Amy
Redford, Abby Rizk, Shantel Stoff, Jennie Stacey, and Nick Vienneau
Board Members Excused: Sarah Colonna, Cat Palmer, Kimberly Venable, and Amy Yuda
Staff in Attendance: Deborah Candler, Nicole Laird, Katy Andrews, Dan Rose, Whitney Childers
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Board reviewed and approved minutes from March 17, 2025 Board Meeting
a. Nick Vienneau moved to approve the minutes
b. Kelly Goff seconded the motion
c. John Bakken abstained
3. Troy Cook and Mindy Cook presented 'glow up' ideas for outdoor space based on
embracing the urban setting and taking student and teacher feedback. Board
discussed and was encouraged to participate in 'Glow Up' committee holding future
discussions about the outdoor space.
4. Deborah provided the Principal's Report and discussed future school flag ideas and
math faculty hiring.
5. Nicole Laird provided the Finance Report.
a. Report and discussion of the operational budget report. Board asked questions.
b. Report and discussion of Fee Audit Results
c. Report and discussion of 2024-25 Budget
i. Jennie Stacey moved to approve the budget as adjusted
ii. John Bakken seconded the motion
iii. Unanimously approved
6. Board member, Amy Redford, left the meeting at 6:40 pm. Quorum was not affected.
7. Katy discussed SLArts 24 Day of Giving and how the Board can support it.
8. Greg Ostrander provided a reminder for new board member nominations.
9. No requests to speak were made
10. Closed session
a. The Board moved into closed session at 6:55 p.m. to discuss topics allowed
under the Utah Open Meetings law.
i. John Bakken moved for a closed session
ii. Nick Vienneau seconded the motion
iii. Unanimously approved
b. Board came out of closed session at 8 p.m.
i. Jennie Stacey moved to come out of closed session
ii. Abby Rizk seconded the motion
iii. Unanimously approved
11. Adjournment
a. John Bakken moved to adjourn the meeting
b. Nick Vienneau seconded the motion
c. Unanimously approved
Next Meeting: May, 19, 2015 at 5:30 pm
Minutes submitted by: Diana Cabrales, Board Secretary
Date: April 21, 2025
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 Jen Guillory at 801-531-1173.
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