Governing Board

Athlos Academy of Utah is governed by a dedicated board comprised of parents and community members. The board is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing policy; instituting sound employee relations; conducting open meetings; recognizing and conforming to the legal mandates imposed by state and federal laws; and governing within the limits of the delegation of state authority as a non-profit and public school board.

Additionally, the board has an obligation to assess its successes and challenges, inform the public of all deliberations and decisions, promote accountability, avoid abuse of power, enhance public understanding of its mission, conform to standards of ethical behavior, provide a framework for setting goals, and develop strategic plans for the accomplishment of those goals.

If you have any questions, or are interested in joining the board, please contact board@athlosacademies.org.

 

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Board Calendar

AAU Board Meeting Dates for 24-25 are generally the fourth Thursday  of each month at 4:00 p.m.

Unless otherwise noted, the meetings are held virtually with an anchor location at:

https://zoom.us/j/6722457926

Athlos Academy of Utah
12309 South Mustang Trail Way
Herriman, UT 84096

Next Board Meetings

No meeting in July

August 22, 2024 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.

September 26, 2024 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.

October 16, 2024 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.*

November 20, 2024 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.*

No meeting in December

January 23, 2025 @4:00=5:30 p.m.

February 27, 2025 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.

March 19, 2025 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.

April 24, 2025 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.

May 22, 2025 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.

June 26, 2025 @ 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Quicklinks

Board Members

Lori Aguilar, Board Chair

laguilar@athlosutah.org

  • Term: Aug 2022- Aug 2025

Tay Tonozzi, Vice Chair

ttonozzi@athlosutah.org

  • Term: Aug 2023-2026
  • Governance Committee Chair

Ashley Santillana, Treasurer

asantillana@athlosutah.org

  • Term: Aug 2022- Aug 2025
  • Finance Committee Chair

David Walston, Board Secretary

dwalston@athlosutah.org

  • Term: Aug 2023-Aug 2026

Sam Gibbs, Board Member

sgibbs2@athlosutah.org

  • Term: Aug 2023-Aug 2026
  • School LAND Trust Committee

Emily Harrison, Board Member

eharrison@athlosutah.org

  • Term: Aug 2024-Aug 2027

Denise Christiansen, Board Member

dchristiansen@athlosutah.org

  • Term: Aug 2024-Aug 2027
Under the direction of the board, the following committees have been formed:
  • Pillars Academic Committee Meetings:  
    • Time: 4:00-4:45 p.m./MT
    • Location: Virtual via Zoom
    • Generally, quarterly on the third Wednesday of the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th month of the calendar year
      • October 15, 2024*
      • January 15, 2025
      • April 16, 2025
    • Members:
      • Emily Harrison – Chair
      • Sam Gibbs
  • Land Trust Committee Meetings:
    • Time: 5:00-5:45 p.m./MT
    • Location: Virtual via Zoom
    • Generally, twice annually on the third Wednesday of the month.
      • September 18, 2024
      • February 19, 2025
    • Members:
      • Ashley Santillana – Chair
      • Lori Aguilar
      • Sam Gibbs
  • Board Recruitment Committee Meetings:
    • Time: varies
    • Location: Virtual via Zoom
    • Dates:
      • February 26,2025 (plus interviews)
    • Members:
      • Lori Aguilar – Chair
      • Denise Christiansen
  • Finance Committee Meetings:
    • Time: 3:00-3:30 p.m./MT
    • Location: Virtual via Zoom
    • Generally, quarterly on the same day as the board mtg
      • August 20, 2024
      • October 16, 2024*
      • January 23, 2025
      • May 22, 2025
    • Members:
      • Ashley Santillana – Chair
      • Lori Aguilar
  • Governance Committee Meetings:
    • Time: 4:00-4:45 p.m./MT
    • Location: Virtual via Zoom
    • Generally, quarterly on the second Wednesday of the month.
      • November 13, 2024
      • March 12, 2025
      • June 11, 2025
    • Members:
      • Tay Tonozzi – Chair
      • David Walston
      • Denise Christiansen

All meeting dates and times subject to change

School LAND Trust Program

Athlos Academy of Utah utilizes its LAND Trust money to support the implementation of its cutting-edge athletic curriculum. This curriculum, aligned to the Utah Physical Education Standards, was created with long-term athletic development in mind and was carefully crafted based on proven science and research. The Athlos Athletic Curriculum and Healthy Body program support student academic achievement. LAND Trust funds allow AAU to hire experienced coaches to support the implementation of this unique program and to improve health and learning in our school.

https://www.schools.utah.gov/schoollandtrust

The Athlos Academy of Utah School Governing Board acts as the Trust Land Council.

Meeting Schedule

For School LAND Trust meeting dates, visit the board meeting calendar.

School LAND Trust Documents
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Form 990

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

2020-2021 Agendas
2019-2020 Agendas