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Governance

ASU Preparatory Academy

ASU Preparatory Academies are a network of charter schools sponsored by Arizona State University to design new models of educational success that improves student achievement for all learners.

As our state regulator, ASU measures our performance and outcomes and holds us accountable to our mission.

Charter Sponsor Bylaws 5-Year Performance Reviews

ASU Prep Governing Board

As a not-for-profit 501c3, we are also managed by a governing board. 

George Dean

George Dean
Chair Person

George Dean has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Phoenix Urban League since mid 1992. He is a former CEO of the Sacramento, California and Omaha, Nebraska affiliates, and has served more than 25 years as an Urban League staff member. In February of 2013, he was appointed Western Regional Vice President of the NUL Association of Executives (AOE). Honors: Mr. Dean was presented with an Honorary Law Degree from Arizona Summit Law School in May 2013 and the Victoria Foundation established the George H. Dean Scholarship for undergraduates and graduates within the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona in December 2014.Mr. Dean holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Arizona State University and Graduate Studies in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Cornell University.


José Cárdenas

José Cárdenas
Vice Chairperson and Secretary

Mr. José Cárdenas is a 1977 Stanford University Law School graduate, he was a partner in the law firm of Lewis and Roca before joining Arizona State University in 2009. He also served as the firm’s managing partner and later as its chairman. Mr. Cárdenas served ASU as Sr. Vice President and General Counsel until July of 2022 when he assumed his new position as Senor University Advisor. He is also Special Counsel to the ASU Office of General Counsel.

Amy McGrath

Amy McGrath
Treasurer

Amy has been exploring education innovation and personalized learning for more than ten years with her efforts in school design, marketing strategy and educational policy. She is dedicated to educational reform and instructional choice for all students. She is also a fan of all things soccer and chasing her children and chickens around her yard.

Julie Young

Julie Young
Director

Julie has been celebrated as an education disruptor for nearly three decades. She was the founding CEO and president of Florida Virtual School, the world’s first state-wide virtual school and one of the nation’s largest K-12 online education provider. When not leading international school programs, you’ll find her at the nearest beach with several golden retrievers.

In addition to our governance model, we hope you also explore our rich network of options for teaching and learning. These models empower students to explore the world around them, enable problem solving in and for their own communities, and teach them to apply knowledge to bring students success in all aspects of their life.

ASU Prep Home Page

Governance Board Meeting Dates

September 20, 2022
October 11, 2022
November 15, 2022
January 10, 2023
February 14, 2023 Canceled
March 21, 2023
May 9, 2023
June 27, 2023
July 11, 2023

Governance Board Meeting Notices

Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, ASU Preparatory Academy hereby states that all notices of the Governing Board meetings of ASU Preparatory Academy will be posted at 1130 East University Dr., Suite 230, Tempe, AZ 85281. They will also be posted in the front offices of ASU Preparatory Academy Polytechnic STEM Academy campus, at 6950 E Williams Field Rd. Mesa, the ASU Preparatory Academy Polytechnic high school campus, at 7330 E Innovation Way South in Mesa, the ASU Preparatory Academy Phoenix campus, at 735 E. Fillmore Street in Phoenix, at ASU Preparatory Academy Casa Grande high school campus, at 2612 W Gila Bend Hwy in Casa Grande, at ASU Preparatory Academy South Phoenix Primary/Intermediate, at 5610 S Central Ave in Phoenix, at ASU Preparatory Academy South Phoenix High School, at 4445 S 12th Street in Phoenix and at ASU Preparatory Academy Pilgrim Rest campus, at 1401 E Jefferson Street in Phoenix. Notices may also be posted on our website.

The ASU Preparatory Academy Network office location is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Such notices will indicate the date, time, and place of the meeting and will include an agenda or information concerning the manner in which the public may obtain an agenda for the governance meeting.

March 21, 2023 Public Hearing Notice
March 21, 2023 Public Hearing Agenda
March 21, 2023 Board Meeting Notice
March 21, 2023 Board Meeting Packet

January 10, 2023 Board Meeting Notice (time change)
January 10, 2023 Board Meeting Packet

November 15, 2022 Board Meeting Notice
November 15, 2022 Board Meeting Packet
November 15, 2022 Approved Board Meeting Minutes

October 11, 2022 Board Meeting Notice
October 11, 2022 Board Meeting Packet
October 11, 2022 Approved Board Meeting Minutes

September 20, 2022 Board Meeting Notice
September 20, 2022 Board Meeting Packet
September 20, 2022 Approved Board Meeting Minutes

Proposed budget and hearing notices FY23

Hearing Notice FY23 – Phoenix Elementary School
Proposed Budget FY23 – Phoenix Elementary School

Hearing Notice FY23 – Phoenix Middle School
Proposed Budget FY23 – Phoenix Middle School

Hearing Notice FY23 – Phoenix High School
Proposed Budget FY23 – Phoenix High School

Hearing Notice FY23 – South Phoenix Elementary School
Proposed Budget FY23 – South Phoenix Elementary

Hearing Notice FY23 – South Phoenix Middle School
Proposed Budget FY23 – South Phoenix Middle School

Hearing Notice FY23 – South Phoenix High School
Proposed Budget FY23 – South Phoenix High School

Hearing Notice FY23 – Polytechnic Elementary School
Proposed Budget FY23 – Polytechnic Elementary School

Hearing Notice FY23 – Polytechnic Middle School
Proposed Budget FY23 – Polytechnic Middle School

Hearing Notice FY23 – Polytechnic High School
Proposed Budget FY23 – Polytechnic High School

Hearing Notice FY23 – Casa Grande High School
Proposed Budget FY23 – Casa Grande High School

Hearing Notice FY23 – Digital K-12
Proposed Budget FY23 – Digital K-12

Governance Board Meeting Archive

2021 – 2022

(August 13, 2021 – July 12, 2022)

2020 – 2021

(August 12, 2020 – July 13, 2021)

2019 – 2020

(July 8, 2019 – July 14, 2020)

2018 – 2019

(September 25, 2018 – June 25, 2019)

2017 – 2018

(October 5, 2017 – July 10, 2018)

2016 – 2017

(February 9, 2016 – July 11, 2017)

2014 – 2015

(June 24, 2014 – May 12, 2015)

2013 – 2014

(July 9, 2013 – May 13, 2014)

View an Annual Financial Report

ASU Preparatory Academy Annual Financial Report
ASU Prep Casa Grande High School FY21 AFR
ASU Prep Digital FY21 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Elementary School FY21 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Middle School FY21 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix High School FY21 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Elementary FY21 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Middle School FY21 AFR
ASU Prep Poly High School FY21 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Elementary School FY21 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Middle School FY21 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix High School FY21 AFR

Average Teacher Salaries

Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 Casa Grande)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 ASU Prep Digital)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 Phoenix High School)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 Phoenix Middle School)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 Phoenix Elementary School)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 Poly High School)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 Poly Middle School)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 Poly Elementary School)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 South Phoenix High School)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 South Phoenix Middle School)
Average Teacher Salaries (per A.R.S.15-189.05 South Phoenix Elementary School)