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Ogden Preparatory Academy

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Published on May 26, 2026 at 2:26 PM MDT

Date and Time

Wednesday May 27, 2026 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   Sara Mejeur 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Sara Mejeur
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Sara Mejeur 1 m
    Minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on March 19, 2026  
  D. Opportunity for Public Input Discuss Sara Mejeur 5 m
  E. Ratify March Board Meeting Votes Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
   
  1. Approved meeting minutes for 2/19/2026.
  2. Selected Squire as the financial auditor.
  3. Approved E-Rate vendor 801 Technology.
  4. Approved proposed carpet installation with Paul Wolff.
  5. Approved FY27 School Calendar.
  6. Approved FY27 Calendar Days and Hours.
  7. Approved the Fee Schedule.
  8. Approved the Health Curriculum for the 8th Grade Health class.
  9. Approved FY27 School Land Trust Plan.
  10. Meeting Adjourned.
  
II. Finance 4:42 PM
  A. Budget Review Discuss Spencer Adams 10 m
     
     
  B. Fraud Risk Assessment Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
     
  C. Meal Prices Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

After completing the annual meal cost review, it is proposed that we increase the following: 

  • Student full-priced breakfast from $1 to $1.50
  • Adult Breakfast to $3.00
  • Adult Lunch to $4.00

The following prices will remain unchanged:

  • Student full-priced lunch : $2.00
  • Student Reduced breakfast: $0.30
  • Student Reduced lunch: $0.40
  
  D. Speech Therapy Services for FY27 Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Something To Talk About (current provider):  

  • 3.4 FTE
  • $307,392]

eLuma: 

  • 2.6 FTE (estimated)
  • $303,264
  
     
     
  E. Curriculum Purchases Vote Stephanie Wright 5 m
   
  • Phonics curriculum renewals: $12,383.15
  • CPM Student Licenses:  $12,600.00
  
     
     
  F. Classroom Computer Monitoring and Filtering Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

We have been using GoGuardian to support classroom computer monitoring and filtering. 

 

Quotes attached for Go Guardian and Securly.

 

Securly: 3 year quote (paid annually) for $27,192.00 ($9,064/year).

GoGuardiian: 3 year quote (paid annually) for $43,890.00 ($14,630/year).

  
     
     
  G. Charging Cart Purchase Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

It is proposed that we move away from the 1:1 chromebook system to classroom carts. To accomplish this, we need 12 computer carts. 

 

Les Olsen: $19,140

Bluum: $21,000

 

Overall the prices are similar; however, the overall quality of the Power Technologies carts from Bluum is better. They provide superior power management and will increase the lifetime of both the cart and the Chromebooks.
 

We propose accepting the Bluum quote due to the  quality, and the fact they have provided us with two free carts at significant cost to the vendor.

  
     
     
     
  H. Teacher Computer Purchase Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

We have 15 teacher issued computers that are reaching end of life. 

Proposal to purchase 15 Mac Neos @ $499 each for a total of $7,485

  
  I. Painting Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Proposal to use Daniel Solorio to paint the hallways, stairwells, and 7 classrooms for a total sum of $29,000

  
  J. Phone services Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

High Country Networks has worked to solve any issues that we were having, and have agreed to maintain the price at $845/month.

 

It is proposed that we stay with High Country Networks and enter a 3 year agreement.

  
  K. Solution Tree PD Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

It is proposed that we contract with Solution Tree to provide professional development services for teachers and staff for the FY27 school year in conjunction with our school plan. 

 

$32,300.24

  
     
  L. Sean Kavannaugh Professional Development Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

It is proposed that Sean continue working with the Principals in conjunction with the School Improvement Plan. 

 

8 days; $16,000

  
III. Closed Session 5:47 PM
  A. Enter Closed Session Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
   

To discuss the Director's Spring Evaluation.

 

"To protect the privacy of an individual."

  
  B. Exit Closed Session Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
  C. Director's Evaluation, Salary, and Bonus Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
IV. Administrative Business 6:02 PM
  A. Administrative Board Report FYI Administration 10 m
     
     
  B. Mental Health Screener Determination Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
   

Proposal to use a Mental Health Screener in conjunction with the Junior High Counseling program.

  
  C. E-Rate Discussion Discuss Debbie Deem 10 m
   

 

  • Cost: 
    • Meraki = lower upfront but requires ongoing licensing (~$27k every 5 years). 
    • Ruckus = higher upfront with perpetual licensing (no recurring licensing).
  • Lifecycle: 
    • Current Meraki environment is a mix of newer + aging gear; some devices are already at/past EOSL, increasing risk/support limitations. 
    • Ruckus proposal replaces infrastructure fully for a consistent, modern environment and longer lifecycle.
  • Management: 
    • Meraki is simpler cloud-managed but tightly tied to licensing; 
    • Ruckus offers more flexibility/control with less licensing dependency.
  • Risk: 
    • Staying Meraki keeps aging gear + recurring licensing; 
    • moving to Ruckus requires a one-time migration but reduces long-term risk and standardizes equipment.
  • Current equipment highlights (EOSL):
    • Switches: MS420-24 (10/31/2023), MS320-24P (3/31/2024), MS220-48FP (7/29/2024), MS355-48X2 (8/8/2030), MS225-48FP (4/30/2031)
    • APs: MR34 (10/31/2023), MR42/MR46/MR76 (7/21/2026), MR56 (8/1/2028), CW9164I/CW9166I (4/30/2029)
  • Proposed Ruckus gear listed as N/A for EOSL:
    • Switches: ICX8200-48PF core (3), ICX8100-48PF-X access (14)
    • APs: R670 WiFi 7 (50), T350 Outdoor WiFi 6 (4)
  
     
  D. Policies Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   
  1. Child Nutrition Procurement and Code of Conduct Policy Revision: records maintained for 6 years (previously 3).
  2. Early Childhood Center Fees revision: due to the need to rearrange some of the classrooms, the fees will need to be by age rather than room.
  
     
     
V. Other Business 6:32 PM
  A. Discussion Discuss Debbie Deem 5 m
VI. Closing Items 6:37 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote