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Ogden Preparatory Academy

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Published on October 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM MDT

Date and Time

Thursday October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM MDT

Location

1487 Lincoln Avenue

Ogden UT 84404

 

Board Room (ECC upstairs)

The Mission of the Ogden Preparatory Academy Charter School is to provide a challenging curriculum where academic excellence, character development, and individual growth are nurtured in a safe and happy environment that involves the active participation of students, teachers, parents and community members.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Sara Mejeur 5 m
    Minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on September 18, 2025  
  D. Opportunity for Public Input Discuss Sara Mejeur 5 m
II. Finance 4:41 PM
  A. Budget Review Discuss Debbie Deem 10 m
     
     
  B. Verdaka Sensors Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

We have sensors in the Junior High bathrooms, and some Elementary and ECC bathrooms.

We are requesting the purchase of additional sensors to install them in more of the Elementary bathrooms.

  
     
     
     
     
     
  C. Edge EX with Edgenuity Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Proposal to purchase Edge EX with Edgenuity for students who are recovering graduation credits. 

  
     
III. Administrative Business 5:01 PM
  A. Administrative Board Report FYI Administration 10 m
     
  B. Athletic Director Report FYI Dalton Zundel 5 m
  C. Uniform Change Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

The Family Engagement Committee has requested adding a color to the uniform shirts: Yellow Gold.

Due to the concerns over the variety of yellow shirts, it is suggested that the shirt only be allowed as a "school shirt" available for purchase from the school with a logo.

 

 

  
  D. Policies Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

 

  • Framework for School Improvement Plan - Review, no changes proposed.
  • SHiNE Policy - New
    • Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators
    • Replaces Teacher Salary Supplement Program which was managed by USBE.
    • LEA managed
    • Specific positions or qualifications are determined to be high need based on availability of applicants/personnel
    • LEA is allocated specific funds from USBE which are divided amongst eligible candidates
  • 504 Policy  - New
    • Outlines the 504 process including:
      • Referral,
      • Evaluation,
      • Eligibility Determination,
      • Reevaluation,
      • Accommodation Plans,
      • Transfer Students, and
      • Grievance Procedures
  • FMLA/Parental Leave Policy Updates
    • Added PTO allowance for employees who provide lesson plans and substitute support during the leave period.
    • Added Parental and Postpartum leave specifications as required by Utah Code 63A-17-51.
  
     
     
     
     
IV. Other Business 5:26 PM
  A. Discussion Discuss Debbie Deem 5 m
V. Closing Items 5:31 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote