How to Submit Items for Meeting Agendas


Stakeholders who wish to submit agenda items and make public comments are invited to submit these items/topics to George Groezinger, interim board chair, at info@upaflorida.org two weeks in advanced of scheduled meetings.

Procedures for Addressing Concerns

Positive relations between the School and its parents and families are a primary concern. For that reason, every effort will be made to handle disputes in the most positive way possible.  The following steps have been outlined in order to facilitate resolution of such issues:

  • Step 1 - Address with Teacher

    Make an appointment to clarify issue with your student’s teacher.

  • Step 2 - Address with School administrator.


    Make appointment to clarify issue with the school administrator.

  • Step 3 - Discuss concerns with Parent Involvement Representative

    Discuss concerns with Parent Involvement Representative – Bonnie May (bmay@academica.org) 

  • Step 4 - Contact Academica

    If the person named is not able to assist with dispute resolution or you have already discussed your concerns with them, please contact Academica. 

    Phone - 305-669-2906

    Email - parentsupport@academica.org 



  • Step 5 - Contact Governing Board

    State concerns at a scheduled Governing Board meeting.  All complaints should be provided to the Board in writing (assistance available upon request) via Kelly Mallon / Board Liaison (contact information below) at least 3 days prior to a regular scheduled meeting. 

    Kelly Mallon - Board Liaison

    Email:  kmallon@academica.org


Meeting Dates

Meeting Dates for the 2024-2025 School Year


All meetings will begin at 11am EST, unless otherwise noted.

August 12th

October 16th

December 10th

March 11th

May 20th (Annual Meeting)


*Denotes Special Meeting


** In an effort to allow greater public participation and to best accommodate stakeholders, these meetings shall be held via communications media technology (virtually) with a physical access site at the school. For information on how to attend virtually, please contact kmallon@academica.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting start time.


Upcoming Board Meeting Agenda:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/rw6hdij9zusjdcf2920m8/AEWLAKf_zJhGyUVptBI8DWg?dl=0&e=1&preview=1.+Agenda+8.12.24.doc&rlkey=0ju6lfgnqs4pi2db9sfbzsx8e

Options to Address the Board / Provide Public Comment:

  1. Members of the public may provide a written statement for the record of up to 250 words, 24 hours ahead of the meeting start time via-email to the recording secretary at kmallon@academica.org to be included in the record under Public Comment.
  2. Members of the public who are in attendance (either physical or virtually) at a meeting, may address the Board during Public Comment. Speakers will have a maximum amount of time (3 minutes) to speak at the discretion of the Board Chair. The Board will not address the presenter or take action at this time. 

Note: Vendor / Business Inquires are best requested to mhill@upaflorida.org

UPA will comply with chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes, relating to public records, and s. 286.011, relating to public meetings and records, public inspection, and penalties the Florida Statutes relating to public records and public meetings.