American Preparatory Academy's governing board meets Monday, Oct. 26, in Draper to review a Health and Human Sexuality Curriculum for the first time. The board will also consider expanding from four to seven members.

The Utah Charter Academies (UCA) board convenes at 7 p.m. at APA's Draper campus, 12894 S. Pony Express Rd., Suite 400, according to the meeting agenda. The meeting is also available virtually via Google Meet.

The sexuality curriculum item is listed as a "first review." No vote is expected. The agenda does not describe the curriculum's grade levels, campuses or content scope. A separate first review of the school's Comprehensive Wellness Policy, required every three years, is also scheduled.

The board will discuss expanding its membership. The agenda includes a potential motion to add former board chairmen Rick Peterson and Brad Findlay and to direct management to schedule interviews with additional applicants to bring the board to seven members. Draft minutes from the board's Oct. 1 meeting list four sitting members: Thomas Hortin, Matt Howard, Thomas Young and Ruth Kellersberger.

Several other items carry requested votes. The board will consider amendments to its Parent and Family Engagement Policies and its School and Parent Compact policies. A School Land Trust Plan for APA's Eagle Mountain campus in Cedar Fort is also up for approval.

The agenda lists a closed session under Utah Code Title 52 Chapter 4 to discuss "the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual."

The meeting comes as APA faces an ongoing legal dispute with Utah State Auditor Tina Cannon over financial transparency. The Salt Lake Tribune reported that APA has refused to disclose how much it pays top administrators, arguing those executives are employed by a separate private company, American Preparatory Schools. The Tribune reported Cannon took legal action last December, while Hoodline reported she filed a formal petition in February 2026. APA received approximately $55 million in state funds in 2025, according to Cannon's court petition as reported by the Tribune.

APA operates eight campuses across Utah, serving more than 5,400 students. Its Draper high school ranked among Utah's top 10 in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings, according to the Tribune.

Parents can submit public comments at the meeting or by email to [email protected].