July 2026 Board Meeting - Revision 2
General Information
- Government Type
- Charter School
- Entity
- George Washington Academy
- Public Body
- George Washington School Board of Directors
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- July 2026 Board Meeting
- Notice Tags
- Charter Schools
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice, Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- July 16, 2026 05:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- Mission Statement: 'ACADEMICS. LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY.' George Washington Academy Thursday, July 16th, 2026 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting Agenda Location: NAI Excel Conference Room 243 E St. George Blvd., Suite 200 St. George, UT 84770 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 Training will be held prior to the Board Meeting. The Board meeting will convene at 5:00 p.m. Board Welcome: Shannon Greer, President Roll Call: Shannon Greer, President Prayer: TBD Pledge of Allegiance: Chance Manzanares GWA Year Goals: Academics- By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 85% of students will show growth in math fluency from beginning of year to end of year. 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. Strategic Planning: Laura Snelson Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the June 25th, 2026, and June 29th, 2026, Board Meetings (Board Packet Pgs. 1-10) 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: Emily Winona and Lydia Mooney Administration Report: Blake Clark, Executive Director Enrollment Report and Employee hours reported vs. budgeted (overtime) Status of State Reports Due in July: No report, awaiting state calendar Financial Report: Business Administrator Financial Summary as of June 30, 2026 Financial Budget Detail Report as of June 30, 2026 (Board Packet Pg. 11-14) Financial Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2026 (Board Packet Pg. 15-16) Status of State Reports Due in July: No report, awaiting state calendar 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 - Jaycee Rogers, Chair Outreach Committee - Laura Pressley, Chair Technology Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair LAND Trust Committee - Brady Pearce, Chair PTO Committee - Ericka Ivie, Chair Board Development Committee - Shannon Greer, Chair Campus Management Committee - Steve Erickson, Chair Discussion and/or Action Items: Expenditures over $5,000 Advanced Security Renewal in the amount of $11,205.00 (Board Packet Pgs. 17-19) Blocksi Student Monitoring Renewal in the amount of $9,471.00 (Board Packet Pgs. 20-22) Server for Intercom (Steve Erickson will have quotes at the Board Meeting) (Board Packet Pg. 23) Special Education Curriculum (additional materials) in the amount of $6,359.89 (Board Packet Pgs. 24-27) 26/27 Independent Contractor Agreements Special Ed Related Services (Board Packet Pgs. 28-49) Strategic Plan Narrative- Board Level Strategic Planning Framework (Board Packet Pg. 50-51) Update Policy 320 Bullying, Cyber- Bullying, Hazing, Abusive Conduct and Retaliation (Board Packet Pgs. 52-64) Create Policy 425 Language Access (Board Packet Pgs. 65-66) Create Policy 486 School Volunteer (Board Packet Pgs. 67-73) Reappointment of Board Members Appointment of President/Chair 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 August 27th, 2026. 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
-
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
- July 13, 2026 09:54 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- August 28, 2026 06:52 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| July 16th 2026 Board Meeting Audio.MP3 | Audio Recording | 2026/07/16 11:11 PM |
| July 16th 2026 Board Retreat Audio.MP3 | Audio Recording | 2026/07/16 11:12 PM |