LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR Representative Susan Pulsipher and Senator Lincoln Fillmore, Co-Chairs, Education Appropriations Committee, Utah Legislature Representative Pulsipher and Senator Fillmore have worked tirelessly for public education, with attention to public charter schools, to provide significant funding. The WPU was increased 6% overall, with additional funds going to teacher salary increases, full-day kindergarten funding and high-risk student funding. Charter school base funding and LRF funding were also increased. Representative Pulsipher worked to simplify reporting. BOARD OF THE YEAR Voyage Academy Voyage Academy’s board offers oversight without stepping into management. They have built trust with the administration and the school community by keeping in tune with student needs, achievement levels and staff morale. The board is supportive of school events. While mostly parents, they maintain professionalism and objectivity to serve all students. Runner-up: Hawthorn Academy BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE YEAR Nate Adams, Red Apple Financial Nate works with several public charter schools, including Dual Immersion Academy and CS Lewis Academy. Angela Fanjul, DIA Director, appreciates Nate’s clear management of finances, especially during the pandemic. Diane Nelson, CS Lewis Academy, appreciates that Nate’s attention to detail is “the best.” Runner-up: Brad Wilkinson, Summit Academy 22
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