Forms & Policies
In 1986, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). AHERA is a provision of the Toxic Substances Control Act. It requires that local education agencies (LEA) such as Legacy Preparatory Academy inspect for asbestos-containing building materials, prepare and maintain up-to-date AHERA Management Plans, and notify occupants of the plan yearly. All of this is to prevent the exposure of asbestos to the occupants of our school buildings.
Legacy Preparatory Academy’s AHERA Management Plan is available for review by clicking on the links below and has been submitted to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality/Division of Air Quality.
Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Statement
Legacy Preparatory Academy is committed to making https:/legacyprep.org// compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). At this time we recognize that not all areas of our website may be ADA-compliant. We are currently in the process of enhancing website content to be compliant with the W3C Level Two guidelines.
Web Accessibility
Legacy Preparatory Academy is committed to providing access to all website content, services, and transactions to all individuals seeking information from our website. Any individual unable to access any content within this site is strongly encouraged to report the problem to the contact listed below, for assistance in obtaining the information, and to allow for correction of the problem for other users. To enable us to respond in a manner most helpful, please indicate the nature of your accessibility problem, the preferred format in which to receive the material, the name of the document (if applicable), the website address of the requested material, and your contact information.
Please direct all concerns and/or questions about our web accessibility policy to:
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Attention: Brandie Evans
2214 South 1250 West
Woods Cross, UT 84087
Phone: (801) 294-2801
info@legacyprep.org
About Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files: Legacy Preparatory Academy Academy is unable to provide alternate text or HTML versions for many of the documents that appear on the website in PDF format. However, it is our intent to make PDF files Section 508 compliant where applicable and possible. We will work with any individual submitting their concern to the contact above to provide any web document or information in an alternate format.
The school charter documents detail our program of instruction and school goals.
Legacy Preparatory Academy does not discriminate on basis of sex, race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, marital status, or disability in it's educational programs, activities, or employment policies.
Legacy Preparatory Academy Facility Rentals provides for the use of our public-school facilities by both commercial and charitable organizations. Rental fees collected cover the cost of facility and/or tech supervision by LPA personnel, utilities and maintenance.
Please keep in mind:
- Facility requests and information should be emailed to apetersen@legacyprep.org
- Requests must be submitted at least 7 days in advance of an event.
- Costs listed reflect rental of space only. Additional costs (such as for personnel) will be added as per our Facility Rental Policy.
- All auditorium rentals will be required to complete a “tech rider” prior to final approval of your event request. This will help us provide the best possible service to you.
- Certificate of Liability Insurance; entities renting a Legacy Prep facility are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance for liability and property damage before the event. The Certificate shall be for one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence. Legacy Preparatory Academy should be listed as the certificate holder with our physical address; 1228 West 2185 South Woods Cross, Utah 84087.
Commercial Facility Use Agreement
Nonprofit Facility Use Agreement
We appreciate your interest in our spaces and look forward to planning your event with you.
FERPA stands for the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This law protects the privacy of student education records from Kindergarten through graduate school.
Legacy Preparatory Academy recognizes that some families may face financial hardships and may need assistance with school-related fees. As part of our commitment to providing equitable access to education, we offer a fee waiver program for eligible students.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 2025/2026 Fee Schedule
- Please see the Fee Waiver Policy in our Board of Directors Policy Manual
- LPA Fee Waiver Application Form
Fee Waiver Process:
Parents or guardians must complete a Fee Waiver Application Form and submit it to the school office each year.
The school will review the application and notify the family of their eligibility status.
If approved, the family will receive a waiver for the specified fees.
To appeal a decision, please see the fee waiver policy.
Covered Fees:
The fee waiver applies to all school-related fees; curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular.
Reduced/Free school lunch applications are separate and can be found in Lunch Policies & Applications section.
Confidentiality:
All fee waiver applications and related information are kept confidential.
For additional information, please contact the front office at 801-294-2801.
- 2025/2026 Athletics Packet
- Authorization of School Personnel to Administer Medications Form
- Facility Use Agreement - Commercial Organizations
- Facility Use Agreement - Nonprofit/Charitable Organizations
- 24/25 7th Grade Course Request Form
- 24/25 8th Grade Course Request Form
- 24/25 9th Grade Course Request Form
- Locker Agreement Form
- LPA Team Activity Group Agreement
- Parent/Guardian Permission for School Counseling Services Form
- Utah State Board of Education Fee Waiver Application
Free & Reduced Lunch
- 2023-2024 Free and Reduced Income Eligibility Guidelines
- SY24 Utah Free Reduced-Price Application English / Spanish
Alternative Meals
- Medical Statement to Request Special Meals, Accomodations, and Milk Substitutions
- LPA Meal Charge Procedure
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
For all other FNS nutrition assistance programs, state or local agencies, and their sub recipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Plans
- Data Governance Plan
- Metadata Dictionary
- Parent-Student Reunification Plan
- Safe Routes Plan
- School Land Trust Plan SY2526
- School Land Trust Plan SY2425
- School Land Trust Plan SY2324
- Student Success Framework Framework (TSSA Framework)
- Teacher Student Success Plan (TSSA) SY24 Plan
- Teacher Student Success Plan (TSSA) SY25 Plan
- Teacher Student Success Plan (TSSA) SY26 Plan
- Technology Plan/Information Security Plan
Notices
- Notice of Nondiscrimination
- Notice to Parents Regarding Withdrawing from School
- Parental Rights to Academic Accommodations
- Plan for Harassment and Discrimination-Free Learning
- Privacy Policy Statement
- Student Data Collection Notice
Child Find Notice
Federal law mandates the provision of free educational programs and/or services for persons with disabilities between the ages of birth and twenty-one. If a child is having significant difficulty with vision, speech, hearing, behavior, and is experiencing slow development untypical for his/her age, physical impairments, or learning difficulty, he/she may be a child with a disability. If you know of any child whom you feel might qualify for these services, including students suspected of having a disability even though they are advancing from grade to grade, in a private school, homeless or migrant, please contact the School Principals at 801-294-2801. Or the Special Education Director, 801-0294-2801, ext. 2116.
The following notices are provided to parents annually during the registration process. To request a written copy of any of the following notices please email your request to: bevans@legacyprep.org
- Welcome Letter
- Annual Agreement
- Parent-Student Handbook
- Parent-School Learning Compact
- Network Acceptable Use Agreement
- Concussion and Head Injury Procedures
- Student Conduct and Discipline Procedure
- Immunizations
- Locker Agreement
- Notice of Discrimniation
- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Notice of Directory Information
- Notification of Rights Under Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
- Notification of Rights Under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
- Notice to Parents Regarding Withdrawing from School
- Parental Rights to Academic Accomodations
- Student Data Collection Notice
- Administration of Medication Policy
- Attendance Policy
- Bullying and Hazing Policy
- Civil Rights Policy
- Electronic Resources Policy
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Parent and Family Engagement Policy
- Religion and Education Policy
- Hearing & Vision Screenings
- School Fees Notice
Welcome to our school's Policies and Procedures section! Here, you'll find important information about how we operate, including rules, guidelines, and processes that help ensure a safe and productive learning environment for everyone. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with these policies and procedures, as they are designed to benefit our entire school community.
Legacy Preparatory Academy complies with Utah Board Rule R277-123, which provides a process for reporting violations of law or rule within public education.
Individuals who wish to file a complaint or concern related to possible violations may do so through the Public Education Hotline managed by the Utah State Board of Education’s Internal Audit Department.
This hotline is designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and proper handling of reports within Utah’s public education system.
School LAND Trust Council
Legacy Preparatory Academy’s Governing Board serves as the School LAND Trust Council for the school. The Board is responsible for overseeing the proper use of School LAND Trust funds to support academic excellence and ensure that resources are allocated in alignment with the school’s goals and mission. Members of the community may contact the Board with questions or input via email at board@legacyprep.org.
2025/2026 School LAND Trust Council Meeting Schedule
The Legacy Preparatory Academy Governing Board, serving as the School LAND Trust Council, will discuss School LAND Trust business during its regularly scheduled board meetings. These meetings are open to the public and provide opportunities for community input and transparency in the decision-making process. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at Legacy Preparatory Academy Building 2 (Junior High) Board Room, located at 1228 West 2185 South, Woods Cross, UT. 84087. Meeting attendees can join virtually here.
DATE | TIME |
August 21, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. |
October 23, 2025 | 7:00 p.m. |
January 15, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. |
March 12, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. |
May 21, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. |
June 18, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. |
This is a tentative schedule. Meeting dates and times are subject to change.
Legacy Preparatory Academy follows the Utah Open Meetings Act, and all meetings are open to the public. Meeting information is posted at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance on the Utah Public Meeting Notice, along with previous meeting minutes and recordings.
Rules of Order and Procedure
Code & Rule References
The Rules of Order & Procedure adhere to all relevant legal requirements for Charter Trust Land Council and the School LAND Trust Program, as outlined in Utah Code §§ 53G-7-1203, 53G-7-1205, and 53G-7-1206, as well as Utah Administrative Rule R277-477.
Council Duties
In accordance with Utah Code § 53G-7-1202, the responsibilities of the council include:
- Creating (all components of) the School LAND Trust Plan
- In accordance with state board rule regarding charter trust land council expenditures and funding limits: working with students, families, and educators to develop and incorporate safety principles at the school; and holding at least an annual discussion with the charter school administrators regarding safety principles
- Providing input to the school's principal on a positive behaviors
Council Member Expectations
To promote ethical behavior and respectful discussion, each council member shall:
- Attend council meetings on time and come prepared
- Make decisions with the best interests of students as the primary focus
- Listen to and value diverse opinions
- Ensure that the perspectives of those the council represents are considered in discussions
- Be accountable for their actions and expect accountability from others
- Act with integrity
Rules of Procedure:
- Training: Council members will receive annual training to understand their responsibilities. Training is the responsibility of the local charter board.
- Open Meetings: All meetings are open to the public, and the public is welcome to attend.
- Meeting Agendas and Minutes:
- The agenda for each upcoming meeting, along with draft minutes from the previous meeting, will be provided to all council members at least one week in advance.
- The agenda will be posted on the school website and will include the date, time, and location of the meeting, as well as any proposed action items.
- Meeting Minutes: Written minutes will be taken at all meetings. These minutes will be prepared in draft form for approval at the next scheduled meeting. Once approved, minutes will be retained for three years.
- Annual Timeline: The council will create a timeline for the school year. This timeline will include due dates for all required reports and other activities or tasks that the council agrees to undertake or participate in. The timeline will be used to help prepare meeting agendas and ensure the council completes its work efficiently.
- Officer Responsibilities: The chair will conduct meetings, make assignments to council members, and request reports on those assignments. In the chair's absence, the vice-chair will conduct the meetings. The chair may delegate responsibilities to other council members as needed.
- Quorum: A quorum, which is a majority of the council members, is necessary to conduct official business and vote. This quorum requirement does not necessitate a two-parent majority.
Title IX Grievance Procedure
The school’s Title IX grievance policy is incorporated within the Civil Rights Policy section of the Board Policy Manual. This section delineates the institution’s commitment to maintaining an educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and establishes the procedures for filing, investigating, and resolving complaints in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
Teacher and Student Success Act Plan (TSSP)
The school’s Teacher and Student Success Act Plan can be viewed here.
Legacy Preparatory students participate in all state testing, Our school report card and test results are posted on the USBE website.
Legacy Preparatory Academy is committed to empowering students with disabilities to learn and achieve at their highest capabilities in the least restrictive environment. LPA has budgeted for a certified special education teacher responsible for:
- Training teachers to identify and refer students
- Providing assessments
- Writing and managing IEPs in coordination with parents, teachers, and other service providers as needed by the child
- Advising regular education teachers on how to adapt lesson plans and help all students be successful in the least restrictive environment possible.
Additionally, LPA will seek required services (e.g. Speech, Occupational Therapy) through job sharing and other contractual arrangements. LPA will provide all services required by a student’s IEP.
Legacy Preparatory Academy will comply with all federal special education laws as referenced in IDEA 97 and will follow all state requirements as found in the USOE Special Education Rules, The Golden Rules.
Legacy Preparatory Academy, in providing for the education of students with disabilities enrolled in its school, has policies, procedures, and programs that are in effect and consistent with the Utah State Board of Education Special Education Rules (USBE SER) as described in this Policies and Procedures Manual.
On June 1, 2024, Legacy Preparatory Academy will destroy special education records of students born prior to June 1999. Former special education students who are 25 years old may request their records from the school; otherwise, the records will be destroyed.
Child Find Notice
Legacy Preparatory Academy’s Special Education Department is attempting identify all children with disabilities who are currently enrolled at the school.
If a child is having significant difficulty with vision, hearing, speech and/or behavior or is experiencing slow development atypical for his/her age, physical impairments or learning difficulty then he/she may be a child with a disability. Disabilities that could interfere with education include: autism, deaf-blindness, deafness, emotional disturbance, hearing impairment, intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, specific learning disabilities, communication disorders, traumatic brain injury and visual impairment. Federal law mandates the provision of free educational programs and/or services for such persons.
If you know of a current LPA student who might qualify for Special Education services, including a student suspected of having a disability even though he/she is advancing from grade to grade, please contact LPA’s Special Education Department by email.
Carson Smith Scholarship Program
If you are the parent of a child with an IEP enrolled in a public school, the district is required by Utah Code Section 53A-1a-704 (10) to inform you of the availability of a scholarship to attend a private school through the Carson Smith Scholarship Program.
Educator Licensing Requirements
Legacy Preparatory Academy employs individuals holding LEA-specific educator licenses, license areas, or endorsements in accordance with Utah Admin. Code R277-301-7.
A review of the designations or levels apply to educator licenses, license areas (i.e.-elementary, secondary, special education), and content endorsements (i.e.-mathematics, music, Spanish, social studies) can be viewed here. Additional information on educator licensing can be viewed here .
Monitoring teacher integration of state standards into instruction.
LPA will be using the Core Knowledge Sequence. This Sequence contains detailed information to ensure that teachers know by grade and content level what must be taught and when. Furthermore, The Core Knowledge Sequence has been mapped and aligned with State Core Standards. All other curricular programs have been reviewed and found to meet or exceed state standards. Additionally, the Director will hold responsibility for the alignment of the school’s curriculum and state standards through observation, curriculum assessment, and staff development meetings.
Recognizing the importance of students becoming proficient in reading, writing, and math skills, assessments will be woven into each subject matter on a regular basis. Pre-assessments are a vital component of measuring individual student growth. In addition to the pre-assessment tool, the Saxon math program has weekly assessments that identify collective and individual skill level mastery as well as end-of-unit and summative assessments at the end of the year.
A benchmark tool will be used as an accurate indicator of skill level proficiency for aiding in placing students in their ―fluid‖ groups and for assisting the teacher in determining areas of emphasis in instruction for the classroom. Progress monitoring tools will be used three times a year as a means of monitoring student achievement in reading. This will be reviewed and recorded in each student’s file and database for future progress and student improvement plans.
The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) are a set of standardized, individually administered measures of early literacy development. They are designed to be short fluency measures used to regularly monitor the development of pre-reading and early reading skills. This method has been approved and found effective in monitoring student development and will be used as a monitoring tool at LPA.
Third and fifth-grade students at LPA will participate in the ITBS testing in the fall, the sixth and ninth-grade students will participate in the State Writing Assessment in the early spring, and all grades will participate in the State CRT in language arts, math, science, and history (as it is developed). Baseline data will be compiled and disaggregated and compared with LPA goals as well as State baseline goals for the 2007 school year. Strands of strengths and weakness in addressing the State Standards will be determined and results will be used on an ongoing basis to align and strengthen curriculum and focus on explicit skill level concerns.
Teachers will be provided with a packet containing curricular emphasis and effectiveness goals. Training will be given to ensure understanding.
Administrator Oversight of State Standard Integration
The administrator will observe classroom time, utilize staff meetings, and review testing through program monitoring tools to ensure state standard alignment. Furthermore, test results from standardized testing may be used as an appropriate indicator of alignment and knowledge obtained.
Title IX
Title IX and Legacy Preparatory Academy prohibit sexual harassment at school or at school-related activities or events. All allegations of sexual harassment are taken seriously and will be reviewed by the Legacy Preparatory Academy's Title IX Coordinator. If you believe you have been subjected to sexual harassment in violation of Title IX and Civil Rights Policy, please contact the Title IX Coordinator directly. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.
Title IX Coordinator
Brandie Evans
P: (801) 294-2801 ext. 2115
Email: bevans@legacyprep.org
Title IX Athletics Reporting
Legacy Preparatory Academy complies with Utah Code Section 53G-6-1101 by posting the Title IX Athletics Report annually. This report ensures transparency and accountability in our athletic programs.
2024/2025 Title IX Athletics Report
Notice of Non-Discrimination
No Legacy Preparatory Academy (LPA) employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any LPA program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Legacy Preparatory Academy is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services, and employment, including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations, and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters.
Training
Non Discrimination Notice (R277-472-6 & R277-551-5) with Title IX Coordinator & Training Materials (34 C.F.R. 106.45 (b)(10)(i)(d))
Transferring or Destruction of Records
Each student’s records may be considered “no longer needed to provide educational services” and may be destroyed three years after the student completes or transfers from Legacy Preparatory Academy or three years after the student turns 22 under the IDEA. Medicaid requires that records be maintained for at least five years after the provision of services.