Governance - ASU Preparatory Academy
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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
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As a not-for-profit 501c3, we are also managed by a governing board:
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
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
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
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.
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Governance Board Meeting Notices
Board of Directors Meeting – ASU Preparatory Academy’s Board of Directors generally holds a regular meeting once per month. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01 and A.R.S §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the general public that the Board of Directors of ASU Preparatory Academy, will hold Regular Sessions on the following dates during the 2025-2026 school year:
September 9, 2025
September 26, 2025
October 14, 2025
November 18, 2025
January 13, 2026
April 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
May 12, 2026
June 23, 2026
July 7, 2026
Each Regular Session will begin at 9:00 a.m. AZ, unless otherwise noted above. The Board of Directors meets virtually, and the public may attend via Zoom
https://asu-prep.zoom.us/j/83783794155
or telephone by dialing into +1 786-635-1003 |
Meeting ID:
840-3141-7702.
Those who are unable to participate virtually are invited to ASU Preparatory Academy’s District Office located at 1130 E University Dr. STE 230, Tempe, AZ 85281. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation: such as a language interpreter, by contacting ASU Prep Academy at
ASUPrep@asu.edu
or by calling 480-727-2435. Act (29 CFR 35.106; Notice)
Copies of the agenda and supporting materials will be available 24 hours prior to the meeting online at
https://asuprep.asu.edu/governance/
or you may review the agenda in person at the District Office. The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with exception of public hearings. One or more members of the Board may participate in the meeting by telephonic communications. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02(H) the Board will not discuss, consider, or decide those matters not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A)(3), the Board may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, to consult with its attorney and obtain legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda. Draft meeting minutes will be available online at the Regular Session Agenda link under the “Minutes” tab within 72 hours of the meeting pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(E). Approved meeting minutes will be posted online separately after approved by the board at the following Regular Session meeting.
April 22, 2026 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
January 13, 2026 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
January 13, 2026 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
November 18, 2025 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2025 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
October 14, 2025 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2025 | Notice of Special Session Agenda
September 26, 2025 | Special Session Approved Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
September 9, 2025 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2025 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
July 8, 2025 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2025 | Public Hearing Notice and Agenda
July 8, 2025 | Public Hearing Approved Meeting Minutes
Proposed budget and hearing notices FY26
Public Hearing Notice FY26 Expenditure Budgets
Proposed Budget FY26 – AZ Campus
Proposed Budget FY26 – Digital
Governance Board Meeting Archive
2024 – 2025
(July 9, 2024 – June 24, 2025)
2023 – 2024
(July 11, 2023 – June 25, 2024)
2022 – 2023
(July 12, 2022 – June 27, 2023)
2021 – 2022
(July 13, 2021 – June 21, 2022)
2020 – 2021
(July 14, 2020 – June 25, 2021)
2019 – 2020
(July 8, 2019 – June 23, 2020)
2018 – 2019
(July 10, 2018 – June 25, 2019)
2017 – 2018
(July 11, 2017 – June 26, 2018)
2016 – 2017
(February 9, 2016 – June 27, 2017)
2014 – 2015
(July 8, 2014 – May 12, 2015)
2013 – 2014
(July 9, 2013 – June 24, 2014)
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ASU Prep Phoenix Elementary School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Middle School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix High School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Elementary FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Middle School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Poly High School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Elementary School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Middle School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix High School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Casa Grande High School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Digital FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Elementary School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Middle School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix High School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Elementary FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Middle School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Poly High School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Elementary School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Middle School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix High School FY22 AFR
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)
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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)
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ASU Prep serves students all over the world, so to make sure we’re sending you to the right place, please answer a few questions.
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K–5
Select student type
Tuition-free Arizona public school
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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
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
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
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
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 Notices
Board of Directors Meeting – ASU Preparatory Academy’s Board of Directors generally holds a regular meeting once per month. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01 and A.R.S §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the general public that the Board of Directors of ASU Preparatory Academy, will hold Regular Sessions on the following dates during the 2025-2026 school year:
September 9, 2025
September 26, 2025
October 14, 2025
November 18, 2025
January 13, 2026
April 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
May 12, 2026
June 23, 2026
July 7, 2026
Each Regular Session will begin at 9:00 a.m. AZ, unless otherwise noted above. The Board of Directors meets virtually, and the public may attend via Zoom
https://asu-prep.zoom.us/j/83783794155
or telephone by dialing into +1 786-635-1003 |
Meeting ID:
840-3141-7702.
Those who are unable to participate virtually are invited to ASU Preparatory Academy’s District Office located at 1130 E University Dr. STE 230, Tempe, AZ 85281. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation: such as a language interpreter, by contacting ASU Prep Academy at
ASUPrep@asu.edu
or by calling 480-727-2435. Act (29 CFR 35.106; Notice)
Copies of the agenda and supporting materials will be available 24 hours prior to the meeting online at
https://asuprep.asu.edu/governance/
or you may review the agenda in person at the District Office. The Board reserves the right to change the order of items on the agenda, with exception of public hearings. One or more members of the Board may participate in the meeting by telephonic communications. Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02(H) the Board will not discuss, consider, or decide those matters not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03 (A)(3), the Board may vote to go into Executive Session, which will not be open to the public, to consult with its attorney and obtain legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda. Draft meeting minutes will be available online at the Regular Session Agenda link under the “Minutes” tab within 72 hours of the meeting pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(E). Approved meeting minutes will be posted online separately after approved by the board at the following Regular Session meeting.
April 22, 2026 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
January 13, 2026 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
January 13, 2026 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
November 18, 2025 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
October 14, 2025 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
October 14, 2025 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
September 26, 2025 | Notice of Special Session Agenda
September 26, 2025 | Special Session Approved Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
September 9, 2025 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2025 | Notice of Regular Session Agenda
July 8, 2025 | Regular Session Approved Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2025 | Public Hearing Notice and Agenda
July 8, 2025 | Public Hearing Approved Meeting Minutes
Proposed budget and hearing notices FY26
Public Hearing Notice FY26 Expenditure Budgets
Proposed Budget FY26 – AZ Campus
Proposed Budget FY26 – Digital
Governance Board Meeting Archive
2024 – 2025
(July 9, 2024 – June 24, 2025)
2023 – 2024
(July 11, 2023 – June 25, 2024)
2022 – 2023
(July 12, 2022 – June 27, 2023)
2021 – 2022
(July 13, 2021 – June 21, 2022)
2020 – 2021
(July 14, 2020 – June 25, 2021)
2019 – 2020
(July 8, 2019 – June 23, 2020)
2018 – 2019
(July 10, 2018 – June 25, 2019)
2017 – 2018
(July 11, 2017 – June 26, 2018)
2016 – 2017
(February 9, 2016 – June 27, 2017)
2014 – 2015
(July 8, 2014 – May 12, 2015)
2013 – 2014
(July 9, 2013 – June 24, 2014)
View an Annual Financial Report
All ASU Prep AFRs can be viewed on the ADE website,
located here
.
ASU Prep Casa Grande High School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Digital FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Elementary School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Middle School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix High School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Elementary FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Middle School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Poly High School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Elementary School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Middle School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix High School FY23 AFR
ASU Prep Casa Grande High School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Digital FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Elementary School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix Middle School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Phoenix High School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Elementary FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Poly Middle School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep Poly High School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Elementary School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix Middle School FY22 AFR
ASU Prep South Phoenix High School FY22 AFR
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)
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