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We are building a strong foundation by believing we can, working our plan, then feeling the power of success.' 

George Washington Academy
Thursday, November 19, 2015
7:30 p.m.

Board Meeting Agenda

Location: 	George Washington Academy
2277 South 3000 East
St. George, Utah
		Lunchroom

A Board work session will be held be held from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
 
Work Session: Classroom and Grade Configuration (Anya Yeager)
  
The Board meeting will convene at 7:30 p.m. following the work session.

Board President Welcome: Shannon Greer, President 
Roll Call: Shannon Greer, President
Prayer:  To be determined
Pledge of Allegiance: Adam Lofgran

Approval of Minutes: Minutes from October 22, 2015 Board meeting (Board Packet pgs. 1-4)

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: Rachelle Crawford, Jacki Whitaker, and Joni Bauer, Teacher Representatives

Administration Report: Anya Yeager, Executive Director
-	Enrollment Report and Employee hours reported vs. budgeted (overtime)
-	Status of State Reports Due in November:  
o	Fall enrollment and transfer student documentation audit report (November 2)
o	Choose DLM Tasks (November 4)
o	Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) Plan (November 4)
o	Special education policies and procedure manual (November 4)
o	Child Nutrition Claims (November 6)
o	October Survey & Directly Certified Student Report (November 15)
o	Racial/Ethnic Survey National School Lunch Program (November 15)
o	Verification Results Report (November 15)
o	LEA Second Review of Application Report (November 15)
o	Educator salary adjustments per information in CACTUS (November 15)
o	Professional Staff Cost Report for New Charter Schools per information in CACTUS - Report of Classroom Supplies and Materials per information in CACTUS - Qualified teachers (November 15)
o	Letter of Authorizations (November 15)
o	School LAND Trust Committee Membership Form, Principal Assurance Form, and Final Report (November 15)
o	UPIPS Off-site data (November 30)
o	Immunization Status Report (November 30)

Financial Report: Business Administrator
-	Financial Summary as of October 31, 2015 (Board Packet pg. 5)
-	Financial Detail Report as of October 31, 2015 (Board Packet pgs. 6-8)
-	Status of State Reports Due in November:
o	Class size reduction budget and FTEs plan and report (for HB318) (November 2)
o	Utah Consolidated Application (UCA) (November 2)
o	Negotiations Report (November 2)
o	Calculation of excess costs of special education and related services (November 4)
o	Last day to request IDEA reimbursement for expenditures (November 15)
o	Management Letters and Management Response Letters (November 29)
o	Single Audit Report FY15 (November 29)
o	Audited Financial Statements for prior year (November 30)

Committee Reports (3 min each):
-	Policies - Anya Yeager, Chair
-	Compensation / Finance Committee - Patrick Carroll, Chair
-	Benefits - Glenda Raschke, Chair
-	Continuation - Shannon Greer, Chair
-	Curriculum - Jennifer McCorvey, Chair
-	Charitable Giving / Outreach - Stacy Bowles, Chair
-	Technology  - Steve Erickson, Chair
-	LAND Trust - Jason Boothe, Chair
-	PTO Committee - James Ure, Chair
-	Board Development - Shannon Greer, Chair
-	Board Recruitment - Shannon Greer, Chair
-	Campus Management - Steve Erickson, Chair

Additional Discussion and/or Action Items:  
-	Expenditures over $3,000
-	Annual Approval of UCA Report (Anya Yeager)
-	Life and AD&D Insurance Benefits (Glenda Raschke) (Board Packet pgs. 9-19)
-	Effectiveness Goal Review (Shannon Greer) (Board Packet pgs. 20-23)
-	Revision to Grading Policy (Shannon Greer) (Board Packet pgs. 24-27)
-	School Wide Heading Policy (Shannon Greer) (Board Packet pgs. 28-31)
-	Revision to Employee Benefits Policy - 239 (Anya Yeager) (Board Packet pgs. 33-35)
-	Revision to FERPA Policy  - 450 (Anya Yeager) (Board Packet pgs. 36-38)
-	Revision to Criminal Background Check and Reporting of Arrests Policy - 280 (Anya Yeager) (Board Packet pgs. 39-42)
-	Revision to Internet Safety (CIPA) Policy - 425 (Anya Yeager) (Board Packet pgs. 43-44)
-	Revision to Harassment and Discrimination Policy - 410 (Anya Yeager) (Board Packet pgs. 45)
-	Employee Separation Policy - 295 (Anya Yeager) (Board Packet pgs. 46)
-	GWA Management Rep Letter (Shannon Greer)

Closed Session - 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 17, 2015.

Adjournment