Kim Goates was identified as a member of the School Land Trust according to an undated directory on the Canyon Grove Academy website. As a member of that group, she was listed alongside other individuals including Tiffany Sherbel, Rachel Buchanan, NaTaya Nelson, Ema Pili, and Becky Pili. In addition to her role in the School Land Trust, Goates was present during board meetings for the charter school.
During a meeting of the Board of Trustees on August 27, 2026, Goates was recorded as being in attendance alongside Jarrett Webster, Alen Howard, Josh Daniels, Matt Starley, Becky Pili, and Steve Finley. This meeting included discussions regarding various school policies and financial updates. According to the minutes from that August 27, 2026, meeting, the board reviewed several items, including the approval of the June 18 and June 22 minutes. The board also voted unanimously to approve the SMS Text Messaging Policy and Terms of Service policy, the procurement procedures policy, the school lunch balance policy, and the wellness policy. During the session, Steve Finley from Red Apple provided a finance update, noting that enrollment was a little lower than projected and addressing questions regarding cash on hand and reserves.
Goates also provided an administrative update during a later meeting. In the minutes from a Board of Trustees Regular Meeting held on September 17, 2026, Goates provided an update regarding the status of the school's campuses. During that presentation, she reported that Canyon Grove Academy campuses were up overall, though Endeavor Hall was down. She also noted that total enrollment for the academy was up. Her report included information regarding the new "Explore" program, as well as contributions to enrollment numbers from UFA and private pay. This meeting, which took place on September 17, 2026, also involved the approval of the TSSA proposal for the 26/27 school year.
Canyon Grove Academy, a public charter school established in 2010, describes itself as an inspired community of learners, parents, and educators. The school's mission is to find fulfillment and joy in pursuing excellence in learning, self-accountability, and in meeting unique individual needs to prepare students for the life-long pursuit of knowledge. The academy's enrollment capacity is 1,198 K-12 students. The school offers different programs depending on the grade level, such as the Hybrid Epic program or the five-day on-campus Adventures program for elementary students (K-6), and a Hyflex program for secondary students (7-12). While the academy has multiple locations, it maintains a presence in Pleasant Grove, where it provides various educational opportunities. The school's mission focuses on helping students reach their full potential by creating a space characterized by light and love.
What this means for Pleasant Grove
Residents of Pleasant Grove can look to the administrative reports from Canyon Grove Academy to understand the school's growth. Records from 2026 show that Kim Goates contributed to these updates by reporting on rising enrollment numbers and the performance of various campus locations, including the status of the Endeavor Hall facility.
