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Spectrum Academy Board of Directors

member amy loertscherAmy Loertscher
President/Audit Financial Committee

BS Sociology from Brigham Young University, Parent of Spectrum Academy Graduate

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TJ Smith
Vice President / Audit Financial Committee

Tefton (TJ) Smith graduated from BYU with a degree in International Relations, then received a law degree from the University of Utah. 
He maintains an active membership in the Utah Bar and has worked in-house for several tech companies including Adobe, Ancestry.com, Symantec, CrowdStrike, and Okta.  More importantly, he is the father of 5 and has had three sons graduate from Spectrum Academy Pleasant Grove.  He also coached the PG varsity basketball team during the 2024-25 season. 

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board member Melissa Edgeworth
Secretary

Master's of Health Administration from Weber State University
Parent of a Spectrum Academy student.

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Cory Weeks
Member/Audit Financial Committeemember cory weeks

Cory Weeks currently serves under appointment as the Director for the Division of Fleet Operations for the State of Utah. He oversees operations for the state motor pool and state fuel network programs. Prior to that position, he was senior manager in the Division of Finance. Cory is a Certified Public Accountant with a background in governmental financial management, accounting, internal controls and information security. Cory is married with four children, two of whom attend Spectrum Academy. Free time is spent making family memories any way we can.

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bill cox memberBill Cox
Member/Legal Committee

Senior Director over client Development at Utah Health Information Network. Bachelor's degree in Business. Management from Utah Valley University

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member marney devroomMarney DeVroom
Member/Legal Committee

Brigham Young University; J. Reuben Clark School of Law, Juris Doctor, McGill University, Bachelor of Science, Honors Zoology, Parent of Spectrum Academy Graduates

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Christine Hopkins
Member / Legal Committee

  • 8 years in teaching & leadership positions in Education
  • Classroom discipline recognized as one of the best practices in the nation (Reclaiming Our Nation At Risk, co-authored by T.H. Bell, former U.S. Secretary of Education)
  • Supervised 80 pre-service teachers at S.L.C.C. Early Childhood Development Lab School
  • Adjunct college instructor at Salt Lake Community College
  • Professional development teacher at S.L.C. School District
  • Workshop instructor at Utah Rural Schools Conference

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School Board Responsibilities

  • Sets the general direction and expectations of the School District.
  • Hires, supervises, and evaluates the Executive Directors.
  • Establishes the District vision, goals, and priorities.
  • Develops, adopts, and revises policies for District and Board operation as required by law and as determined by the Board.
  • Approves a balanced budget that supports Districts vision and goals, approving all expenditures.
  • Oversees implementation of the District plan, including establishment and operation of schools, and adoption of school curriculum.
  • Ensures accountability and sets clear expectations for administration and staff.
  • Reports as required by law to the Utah State Board of Education and communicates as required with parents. Utah Code 53G School Board Professional Governance Standards Utah School Boards Association 860 East 9085 South Sandy, UT 84094 801-566-1207 Utah School Board Association Website

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Board Meeting Records

Board Meetings are typically held the third Wednesday of each month, with the location alternating between the North Salt Lake and Pleasant Grove Campuses.

Board Meetings are open to the public and we welcome parent involvement.

Approved Board Minutes are available in the front office if you would like a copy.