Pub. 9 2019-2020 Issue 3

11 Administrator of the Year: Pete Jensen, Leadership Academy of Utah Board of the Year: Board of Directors, Shannon Greer, Board Chair, George Washington Academy George Washington Academy board is an example of effective, efficient, and appropriate board governance. The board meetings consistently focus on governance and outcomes. The board has an effective and professional working relationship with the director, and evaluate the director annually. They perform a board evaluation every meeting by having observers in the meeting fill out an evalua- tion survey. They include board training in each meeting. To remain focused and time-efficient, the board members estimate the finish time and if the meeting reaches that time, they evaluate if they still need to go forward or if the meeting has accomplished the agenda goals and can be closed. They are able to stay focused by all members coming prepared and using parliamentary procedure. Due to their excellence in board governance the board of George Washington Academy is the Board of the Year. Pete Jensen has a constant good attitude. He is more than an administrator, he is a mentor who genuinely cares about his students. Mr. Jensen invests his whole heart and soul into the education of his students. He is heavily invested in student success. He works hard to bring on the most engaging mentors for his students. He takes time to know students individually. He encourages them to think higher and deeper. He doesn’t let them give up, but encourages looking out of the box mentality. He encourages them to attend an inspirational hour which promotes excellence in all areas of their lives. He encourages unity even though his school is completely online. He is open to ideas and innovation. Mr. Jensen supports teachers and staff, in addition to students. He is flexible and has made changes seamlessly as LAU has adjusted for Covid-19. “Pete brings kindness combined with efficiency to our school.” For his encouragement, helpful attitude, and excellent guidance, Mr. Pete Jensen is Administrator of the Year.