November Board Meeting - Revision 3
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General Information
- Government Type
- Charter School
- Entity
- George Washington Academy
- Public Body
- George Washington School Board of Directors
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- November Board Meeting
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice, Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- November 20, 2025 07:00 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- November 20, 2025 09:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- Mission Statement: 'ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY.' George Washington Academy Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:00 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. Continuation of Strategic Planning will be held after the Board Meeting business. The Board meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. Board Welcome: Shannon Greer, President Roll Call: Shannon Greer Prayer: TBD Pledge of Allegiance: Laura Snelson Moment of Remembrance for Sharon Moss. GWA Year Goals: Academics- By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, GWA students and teachers will work together to achieve an overall 8% increase in math fluency, making steady progress of 2% each quarter through consistent effort, collaboration, and support. Leadership- Teachers will lead their own professional development by sharing and modeling best practices in academic instruction and behavior support, fostering a culture of shared leadership and continuous growth. Community- Foster a positive school culture that motivates by embedding regular meaningful celebrations that recognize student achievement, personal growth, and staff contributions. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the October 23rd, 2025 Board Meeting (Board Packet Pgs. 1-5) Minutes from the October 30, 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting (Board Packet Pgs. 6-7) 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 Administration Report: Blake Clark, Executive Director (Board Packet Pgs. 8-11) Enrollment Report and Employee hours reported vs. budgeted (overtime) Status of State Reports Due in November: RISE Mid-Year Summative Assessments (Nov 4 - Dec 19 & Jan 5- Feb 27) Application for Title I Funds (November 1) Cybersecurity Framework Survey (November 15) Annual Privacy Compliance Review Survey (November 15) Educator salary adjustments per information in CACTUS (November 15) Title I Waiver Request (November 15) Financial Report: Business Administrator Financial Summary as of October 31, 2025 (Board Packet Pg. 12) Financial Budget Detail Report as of October 31, 2025 (Board Packet Pgs. 13-15) Financial Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2025 (Board Packet Pgs. 16-17) FY2025 Audit Report (Board Packet Pgs. 18-52) Status of State Reports Due in November: Financial Statements, Single Audit (if applicable), Management Letter (November 30) Committee Reports (3 min each): Policies Committee - Blake Clark, Chair Finance Committee - Kevin Peterson, Chair Audit Committee - Casey Unrein, Chair Benefits Committee - Jenna Ayers, Chair Curriculum Committee - Christine Giles, Chair Outreach Committee - Laura Pressley, Chair Technology Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair LAND Trust Committee - Brady Pearce, Chair PTO Committee - Rachel Richens, Chair Board Development Committee - Shannon Greer, Chair Campus Management Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair Discussion and/or Action Items: Expenditures over $5,000 2026 Insurance Benefit (Board Packet Pgs.53-74) Update to Policy 705- Procurement Policy (Board Packet Pgs.75-77) Safety Window Covering (Board Packet Pgs.78-211) SEDC Membership Renewal (Board Packet Pgs.212-214) Applied Geotech Invoice (Board Packet Pg.215) Great Basin Engineering Invoice (Board Packet Pg.215) Design Build Agreement (See attached) Hughes Construction Update: Shannon Greer Strategic Planning: Shannon Greer 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 December 18, 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
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
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2277 South 3000 East
St. George, UT 84790
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- Debra Kauvaka
- Contact Email
- dkauvaka@gwacademy.org
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- November 17, 2025 09:06 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- December 12, 2025 07:59 AM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| 11202025014.MP3 | Audio Recording | 2025/11/21 08:04 AM |
| November Board Meeting Minutes-3.pdf | Meeting Minutes | 2025/11/24 08:14 PM |