governance

current governing board members

In accordance with the Utah Open Meetings Act, all Governing Board meetings will be posted on the State of Utah’s Open Meetings website and on the WCS electronic calendar. Specific dates, times and locations may vary, but all will be updated on the calendar.

Public Participation in Board Meetings:

Individuals wishing to make public comments at Board meetings should review the policy on Public Participation at Board Meetings.  Patrons wishing to address the board may sign up in person or through email (send email to board@wasatchwaldorf.org) up until the day of the board business meeting.  Patrons must provide their names, phone number, email address, and agenda item or topic they wish to discuss.

Governing Board members serve for three year terms that can be renewed for up to two terms. Each Board member is expected to be an active participant on Board Committees, including but not limited to Audit, Finance, Policy, Fundraising, Board Governance and Recruitment, School Land Trust, and Strategic Planning.

Individuals interested in applying to serve on the school's Governing Board should review the information below and then send a resume, a cover letter, and the completed Board Nominating Questionnaire to the Board Vice President.

• Board Nominating Process
• Board Orientation Process
• Board of Trustees Handbook (including Board Bylaws and Agreements)
• Board Nominating Questionnaire
• Charter Document
• Three Fold Governance Overview
• Public Waldorf Education
• Waldorf Education Overview

annual reports: 

State Report Card

board meeting resources

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fees & waivers

In accordance with Utah state law, Wasatch Charter School charges fees for students in grades 6 through 8, our Middle School grades. The fee schedule is approved annually by the school's Governing Board and reflects actual costs of items and services. The fees can be viewed on the PDF below.

The second PDF is the Fee Waiver Application, which can be used by any family that may qualify to have the Middle School Fees waived based on financial qualifications. 

These materials are also made available to every family of a Middle School student upon enrollment to the school, and at Back to School time for continuing students.

title IX information

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC §1681)

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

school land trust funding plan

In accordance with State requirements, we are providing you with information regarding Wasatch Charter School’s receipt and use of School Land Trust funds. The trust land council members for WCS include the Executive Director, Emily Merchant, and all members of the Governing Board (the majority of whom are parents in the school). A list of Board Members and their contact information can be found at: http://wasatchwaldorf.org/governance/.

Our Trust Land Council meets throughout the year as part of the public Board meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:15 PM at the school with some exceptions. See school Calendar. Agendas for these meetings are posted in the school and online prior to each meeting, and include notice of when the trust lands council will be meeting. The council follows the same rules of order and procedure as the Governing Board, abiding by a loose for of Robert’s Rules of Order. Agendas for upcoming

framework for success

This includes an overview of the school's spending plans for State and Federal programs and restricted funds, including the Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA), Title I, etc.

early learning plan

This includes an overview of the school's Early Learning Plan. 

policies & procedures

privacy

Wasatch Charter School works diligently to protect student privacy and to provide parents with required information regarding any sharing of Personally Identifiable Information. Click each to download the policy.

• Student Data Disclosure Statement 
• Volunteer and Observation Guidelines

other information

• Annual FERPA Notification
• Student Handbook
• Teacher Qualifications
• Volunteer and Observation Guidelines
• ESSER (Covid Relief) Spending Plan

teacher qualifications & credentials

Utah recently changed the Educator licensing system to move away from various “Levels” of licenses and towards fewer license types. Educators may hold a Professional, Associate or LEA-specfic license.

A Professional License is for anyone who has completed an approved educator training program. On July 1, 2020 current Utah educator Standard Level 1, 2, or 3 licenses all converted to a Professional Educator License.

An Associate License is for anyone who wants to become a Utah teacher, but has not completed an educator preparation program (university-based or alternate program).

An LEA-Specific educator license, including areas of concentration and endorsements, is issued by the state board at the request of an LEA’s governing body (i.e.-local school board) that is valid for an employee to fill a position in the LEA if other licensing routes for the applicant are untenable or unreasonable.

Wasatch Waldorf Charter School employs some individuals that hold LEA-specific licenses or endorsements.  These individuals are required to meet basic qualifications as outlined in the School’s policy and complete relevant professional development and training.

As of October 2021, Wasatch Waldorf Charter School has:

• 33% of educators with a Professional License
• 30% of educators with an Associate License
• 36% of educators with an LEA-specific License
• 1% of educators with no license (teaching specialty subjects for which a State license is not available, so working under the license of a class teacher)

concerns and complaints

If you have a concern or complaint, please reference our Healthy Communications Guidelines and Concerns Policy. 

Unresolved concerns may be addressed to the USBE Hotline; or call them at (801) 538-7813.