Universal Academy School Board

The governing board of Universal Academy Charter school is a corporate body that has the primary responsibility for implementing the public school program authorized by the open-enrollment charter and ensuring the performance of the students enrolled in its charter schools is in accordance with the Texas Education Code (TEC).

All powers and duties not specifically delegated by state law to the commissioner of education, or the Texas Education Agency (TEA) are reserved for the governing board of the charter school.

Texas Education Code, Chapter 12, Subchapter D defines the contractual elements that must be included in all charters granted by the state, including the requirement of the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school to accept and not delegate ultimate responsibility for the school, including the school's academic performance and financial and operational viability.

Title 19 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §100.1033 (b)(14)(C) defines the non-delegable duties of the governing board of the charter school, which include:

• final authority to hear or decide employee grievances, citizen complaints, or parental concerns;
• final authority to adopt or amend the budget of the charter holder or the charter school, or to authorize the expenditure or obligation of state funds or the use of public property;
• final authority to direct the disposition or safekeeping of public records, except that the governing body may delegate this function to any person, subject to the governing body's superior right of immediate access to, control over, and possession of such records;
• final authority to adopt policies governing charter school operations;
• final authority to approve audit reports under TEC, §44.008(d); and
• the initial or final authority to select, employ, direct, evaluate, renew, non-renew, terminate, or set compensation for the superintendent or, as applicable, the administrator serving as the educational leader and chief executive officer.

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For public information requests, concerns, and questions you may contact the School Board.

Mailing Address: 2616 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Tx 75062

Contact Number: 972-255-1800

Email Address: uaschoolboard@universalacademy.com

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School Board Members

Mrs. Janice Blackmon, Board President

Ms. Yolanda Brown, Interim Secretary

Dr. Sharon Greggs, MD, Member

Ms. Sandra Hall, Member

Dr. Dana Jobe, Member

Mrs. Diane Moshier, Member

Vacancy

Vacancy

Vacancy

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