The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting on September 25, 2025, addressing several administrative and operational updates. During the session, which began at 4:07 pm, the board reviewed enrollment figures, approved new policies, and authorized rental agreements for various locations including Tooele, Saratoga Springs, and Payson.
Kim Goates provided an administrative update noting a dip in enrollment that has recovered slightly, though levels are not as high as administration desired. The board also noted approval for a line of credit for buildings through the Utah Charter School Finance Authority.
Other administrative updates included the upcoming Cognia candidacy and the ongoing rollout of a new Learning Management System (LMS). Additionally, the board received comments commending administrative activity within prestigious charter school groups and associations.
The board voted unanimously to adopt the Shine policy following an extended discussion. During this process, Alen Howard raised a question regarding state training and how the state has defined certain aspects of the Shine program.
Regarding personnel, the board approved LEA specific teaching licenses with the exception of Joseph Richardson. A provision was made to verify his approval by UVU to teach concurrent enrollment; however, it was later noted that Richardson is acting as a paraprofessional or tutor for a course taught by a UVU professor rather than teaching the class himself.
The board unanimously approved rental agreements for Tooele, AF1, AF2, Saratoga Springs, and Payson after a brief review of documents previously reviewed by an attorney. The meeting also included a discussion regarding the school's participation in the Mental Health Screening Grant before adjourning at 5:08 pm.
