Board of Directors
Scholar Academy is governed by a board of directors who oversee the school's mission, budget and policies.
Board members
Have a question for the board? You can email any board member directly.
Johanna has worked in education for 17 years and understands the groundwork students need to succeed in high school. She serves on the Communities That Care board as chair of the Risk and Protective Factors committee, which reviews SHARP survey data to recommend focus areas for community youth programs.
Jacob is a husband and father of two who believes deeply in curiosity and lifelong learning. A global HR leader with more than eight years of experience building resilient, high-performing organizations, he is passionate about education and helping every individual reach their full potential.
Board meetings
Scholar Academy follows the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Agendas and notices
Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. Agendas, meeting times and locations are posted at least 24 hours before each meeting, and approved minutes are posted after formal board approval.
Find notices on the Utah Public Notice Website by searching for “Scholar Academy.” You can also sign up there for meeting alerts by email or RSS.
Minutes and recordings
Meeting minutes and audio recordings of open meetings are available on request.
Financial oversight
The Governing Board oversees the school's financial health. It regularly reviews and approves all budgets, which are published on the Utah Office of the State Auditor's website.
Monthly budget reports
As required by Utah Code Ann. Section 53G-7-309, the board receives a monthly budget report showing:
- all budget appropriations,
- disbursements from those appropriations as of the report date, and
- the percentage of each appropriation disbursed as of the report date.
The current report is available for public review. Previous reports are available on request from jon@academicawest.com.
Report a concern
Stakeholders may report concerns about fraud, waste, abuse or non-compliance to the school's administration or board. You may also contact the Utah State Board of Education's Public Education Hotline.