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Vision. Integrity. Understanding. Respect.Wasatch Charter School is organized as a nonprofit corporation pursuant to the Utah Revised Nonprofit Corporation Act. Pursuant to its bylaws, a Governing Board of five-nine members governs WCS. In addition, the Governing Board includes the Executive Director and Business Administrator as ex officio members, bringing the total to eleven.
The Governing Board adheres to the philosophy that the ability of the school to carry out its mission and meet its goals depends heavily on the Governing Board’s ability to provide strategic direction, select and support strong school leaders, and ensure the financial stability of the school. To accomplish this goal, members of the Governing Board should possess personal qualities that can be summarized as: (1) the ability to see the “big picture” and the conviction to set the proper course to achieve the WCS mission; (2) the integrity to continually serve the interests and pursue the goals of WCS; (3) knowledge of the school, its stakeholders, its organizational structure, and its managerial acumen; and (4) possession of a respectful and professional attitude toward colleagues.
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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.
ANNUAL REPORTS:
2019-2020 2018-2019 2017-2018 2016-2017
The purpose of the Family Council is to develop community and facilitate parental involvement in the school life and culture. The Family Council consists of the parent coordinator for each class and other members who wish to participate. This organization includes and is available to all parents and other family members of students attending Wasatch Charter School. Monthly meetings provide a means for families to be informed of and involved in festivals, fundraisers, staff appreciation, new family support, and other activities as needed.
Purpose:
Parent support is essential to the success of the Wasatch Charter School and your participation is expected and embraced. Our community thrives on family involvement. Through our Family Council (FC), mothers, fathers, and even grandparents are offered many opportunities to share their skills, talents for the community. This all-volunteer, parent-run organization’s mission is to foster the well-being of the school community by facilitating communications among the bodies of the school, inspiring parent participation in school life, and organizing our efforts.
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 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.
Title IX Information
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 meetings are available on Public Notice.
Wasatch Charter School works diligently to protect student privacy and to provide parents with required information regarding any sharing of Personally Identifiable Information.
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 September 2020, Wasatch Waldorf Charter School has:
To find additional information regarding teacher qualifications, see the chart below or reference the Utah Educator Look-up tool provided by the Superintendent: https://cactus.schools.utah.gov/PersonSearch
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
LICENSE
WALDORF TRAINING
Arthur Morris
7-8 Remote
Professional License (formerly Level 2)
In process
Rachel Flemming
5-6 Remote
Not started
Emily Cox
3-4 Remote
Certified
Gwen Wahlquist
1-2 Remote
Adam Woods
8 Grade
Associate License
Alexa Buchanan
Associate License (In process)
Robert Macdonald
7 Grade
Professional License (in process - completing APT requirements)
Spencer Dirats
Heidrun Kubiessa
Roel Op’tEnde
6 Grade
Professional License
Nicole Denison
Misti Moberly
Corinne Gentry
5 Grade
Kevin Harris
Heather Allred
Tesia Brown
4 Grade
Julie Postma
Annelise Slater
3 Grade
Michelle Woods
Brealynn Zobell
2 Grade
Michelle Simmons
Candice Powers
1 Grade
Associate License (in process)
Becca Leaman
Jessia Huish
Kinder
Rhea Howarth
Raven Garland
Eurythmy
N/A
David Keenan
Games
Bryan Jensen
Music
Caroline Hopewell
Handwork / Reading
Jennifer Samuelson
Handwork
Jill Bell
Gardening
Colleen Cook
Library
Alison Hodgkin
Math
Rachel Coates
Heather McEntire
Reading & SPED
Brittany Harris
Assessment
Heather Campbell
Student Support
Joan Baugh
SPED
Professional License (Elementary) / SPED (LEA Specific)
Sarah Parsons
Kelly Kvam
LEA Specific License
Kiera Lucich
Lotus
Chris Bush
Casey Burke