Our Governing Board


Meetings, Agendas & Public Notices


AZ Rush Education Sports Academies’ Governing Board is committed to transparency and accountability. All board meetings are conducted in accordance with the Arizona Open Meeting Law (A.R.S. §38-431 et seq.). Meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and recordings are posted here to ensure the public has full access to the Board's work.


AZ Rush Education Sports Academies’ Governing Board meetings are held at 5:00 PM via Google Meet, unless otherwise noted on the posted meeting notice. All meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Arizona Open Meeting Law.


Board Meeting Notices & Agendas


In accordance with the Arizona Open Meeting Law:

  • Meeting notices and agendas are posted at least 24 hours prior to each meeting.
  • Notices include the date, time, location, and a detailed agenda of the matters to be discussed or decided.
  • When applicable, Google Meet links or call-in information for public access will be provided.


Physical Posting Location:


AZ Rush Education Sports Academies DBA NEWS Point Academy

6321 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa, AZ 85212

Fieldhouse C

NEWS Point Academy


Electronic Posting Location:


This webpage is the official electronic posting location for all Governing Board notices and agendas for AZ Rush Education Sports Academies.


Notices & Agendas


Board Minutes & Recordings


In compliance with A.R.S. §38-431.01:

  • Draft minutes of each meeting are posted within three working days.
  • Approved minutes are posted after formal approval at the next board meeting.
  • Minutes include attendance, motions, actions taken, and summaries of discussions as required by law.


2025–2026 Meeting Minutes


Public Participation


AZ Rush Education Sports Academies welcomes public engagement and values input from families and community members.

  • Instructions for public comment are included in each meeting agenda.
  • Individuals may submit written comments or attend virtually/in person when permitted.
  • The Board may set reasonable time limits and guidelines for participation per the Open Meeting Law.


Executive Sessions


The Board may hold executive sessions when permitted under A.R.S. §38-431.03 (e.g., personnel matters, legal advice, student discipline).


  • Executive sessions are not open to the public.
  • A notice of an executive session will appear on the agenda, but the minutes remain confidential by law.


Governing Board Members


Emily Britton,  President

Danielle Calderon,  Treasurer 

Nicholas Thomas,  Secretary  

Dr. Melanie Larson,  Ex Officio Director 

Leigh Aziz,  Member 

Samantha Johnson,  Member

 

Annual Documents & Transparency Reports


To support full transparency, the following documents are made available:


  • Annual Board Meeting Calendar
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Board Member Conflict of Interest Disclosures
  • Bylaws and Governance Policies
  • Annual Financial Reports (AFR)
  • Annual Audit Reports
  • School Budget (as required by statute)


Contact the Governing Board


For questions related to board meetings, agendas, or public records:


email


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