Legacy Preparatory Academy Governing Board Meeting

To be held at Legacy Preparatory Academy Secondary Campus

2214 South 1250 West Woods Cross, Utah, 84087

Thursday, Oct 12, 2017, 7:00 pm

LPA Mission Statement: Legacy Preparatory Academy builds the foundation of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary for children to become independent learners for life.

Our mission is to:

·  Provide a classically-based curriculum that is thorough and challenging

·  Integrate fine arts to enhance learning

·  Teach the value of public virtue to promote respect

·  Engage parents as real partners to share in enriching student education

·  Honor each child as an individual and foster their innate curiosity and desire to learn

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The Legacy Paideia

I Am a Classical Student
I am curious to learn and pursue intellectual and moral virtue

I Am a Citizen of my Community
I build the foundation for an abundant life by lifting others

I Am Governed by Nobility
I act with honor and integrity

I Am an Individual with Great Fortitude
I am resilient and courageous

I Am Temperate
I exhibit discipline and self-control

I Am Developing Practical Wisdom
I make good judgements

I Am Selfless in my Fight for Justice
I demand equity and promote civility

I AM A LEGACY LION

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2017-2018 LPA GOALS for Board and Administration:

·  Promote a deliberate culture and a classical education to parents, students, teachers, administration and the board

·  Clearly define how we measure the progress of our students

·  Charter clarification policy

MEETING AGENDA

7:00 PUBLIC PORTION OF MEETING OPENS – PUBLIC WELCOME (5 minutes)

7:05 BOARD TRAINING – BOARD LIABILITY TRAINING – JEFF HIRST (20 minutes)

7:25 LEGACY CHARTER REVIEW – JENNIE (10 minutes)

7:35 THE SCHOOLS WE NEED BOOK DISCUSSION – JENNIFER (15 minutes)

7:50 BUILDERS REPORT (10 minutes)

8:00 PUBLIC COMMENT (10 minutes)

8:10 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: How well is the school doing financially? (30 minutes)

·  Financial report, update on transition of business management

·  Discussion of purchases over $5,000

8:40 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT (30 minutes)

·  Note: The Executive Director’s report will include reports from the two Campus Directors, as assigned by Nyman.

·  Title I, UCA, School LAND Trust

9:10 SECRETARY POSITION – VOTING MEMBER DISCUSSION (15 minutes)

·  Looking at school documents, should the secretary position be a voting board member position?

·  If so, what action should be taken?

9:25 SCHOOL MATURITY DISCUSSION (20 minutes)

·  Part I – Measuring Student Progress

o  What are we measuring? What are we not?

o  Three areas where we strive for excellence – 1) Academics 2) Arts 3) Character Education

o  Where do we go from here? Is there a scientifically valid national or international benchmark test

o  What current test could we publish and promote?

o  Committee to champion this

·  Part II – Charter Clarification Policy – creating clarity for current and future administration and board members

o  What are next steps?

9:45 COMMITTEE VISION (5 minutes)

·  Executive Committee (Carl, Adam)

·  Finance Committee (Alisha) - Work with administration and new business manager

·  Development and Advancement (Carl) - Website and brand development

·  Academic Excellence (Heather, Jennifer) - Clear and published tools that measure student progress and potentially publish results

·  Governance & Policy (Adam, Jennie) – Draft the charter clarification policy. Gather all previous board policies and create new essential policies

9:50 ACTION ITEMS & ASSIGNMENTS (5 minutes)

·  Approval of minutes: September 14, 2017

·  Vote on secretary position, if needed.

·  Consent agenda approval

·  Next Board Meeting – November 16th at 7pm

·  Current Assignments:

Description / Owner / Due Date
Update Utah Public Meeting Notice website and google drive w/audio files. / MaryKate / Sept 16
Upload Approved Minutes to our google drive / MaryKate / Sept 16
Post next meeting’s agenda on Public Meeting Notice website / MaryKate / 48 hours prior
Work on policy updates on website / Carl / Ongoing
Answer board emails / Adam / Ongoing
Board Training: Board Structure and Responsibilities / Adam / Nov 16
All Aboard Email / Jennie / Oct 5
Attend Staff Meeting / Heather / Nov 16
Legacy Charter Review / Alisha / Nov 16
The Schools We Need – Hirsch / All / Nov 16

9:55 CLOSED SESSION (IF NECESSARY) – to discuss character, professional competence, physical or mental health of an individual (employee or student), and any of the following topics, if necessary: strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or sale of real property; collective bargaining; or pending litigation.

10:00 ADJOURN

LPA Governing Board: Carl Woolston (President), Adam Buck (Vice President), Alisha Johnson (Treasurer), Heather Traeden (Member), Jennifer Brooks (Member), Jennie Jonsson (Member), Mary Kate Traeden (Secretary)

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