Final

Ogden Preparatory Academy

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Published on June 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM MDT

Date and Time

Thursday June 18, 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 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Sara Mejeur 1 m
    Approve minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on May 27, 2026  
  D. Opportunity for Public Input Discuss Sara Mejeur 5 m
  E. Ratify May and March Board Votes Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
   

March Votes

  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.

May Votes

  1. Approved meeting minutes for 3/19/2026.
  2. Approved meal prices for FY27.
  3. Approved contract with Something To Talk About for Speech Services for FY27.
  4. Approved curriculum purchases for CPM Math and the Phonics program.
  5. Approved Securly as the computer monitoring program.
  6. Approved the purchase of chrome carts.
  7. Approved the purchase of Mac Neos for staff use.
  8. Approved the painting proposal from Daniel Solorio.
  9. Approved the proposal to stay with High Country Networks for phone services.
  10. Approved the Solution Tree PD plan for FY27.
  11. Approved the Sean Kavannaugh Professional Development proposal for FY27.
  12. Entered Closed Session.
  13. Exited Closed Session.
  14. Approved the Executive Director's evaluation, salary, and bonus.
  15. Approved the use of a Mental Health Screener.
  16. Approved policy changes to the Child Nutrition Program and Early Childhood Center fees.
  17. Meeting Adjourned. 
  
II. Finance 4:43 PM
  A. Budget Review Discuss Spencer Adams 10 m
  B. Approve Final FY26 Budget Vote Spencer Adams 5 m
  C. Approve FY27 Initial Budget Vote Spencer Adams 5 m
  D. Ready Math and iReady Renewal Vote Stephanie Wright 5 m
III. Administrative Business 5:08 PM
  A. Annual Report FYI Administration 10 m
  B. Board Leadership Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
   

New Board Chair

New Board Vice Chair and Treasurer

Sara Mejeur will move to Past Chair. 

  
  C. FY27 Board Meeting Schedule Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
  D. Potential Board Hearing Committee Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
  E. Checking Account Signer Changes Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Remove:

  • Stefanie Zwygart
  • Teryl Young
  • Kasey Kennington

Add:

  • Tiffany Bingham
  • Angela McPhee
  • New Board Chair
  • New Board Vice Chair and Treasurer
  
  F. Kindergarten School Days for FY27 Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Kindergarten will start school on August 18 with all other students.

Proposed to have Kindergarten conclude up to 5 days early in May to allow for KEEP testing for the incoming Kindergarten students. 

  
  G. School Plan Goals FY27 Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Math Goals

By June 2028, the percentage of all OPA students, including students in the Students With Disabilities (SWD), Economically Disadvantaged (EDA), and Hispanic (HI7) subgroups, meeting math proficiency will increase by 18% as measured by USBE Summative Assessments.

  • 5% increase in FY26  We had 2% increase 16% to 18%
  • 9% increase in FY27  
  • 7% increase in FY28

The MGP for all OPA students, including students in the SWD, EDA, and HI7 subgroups, in math will increase from 44 (57.0 Junior High) (30.5 Elementary) in 2024 to no less than 66 in 2028 as measured by USBE Summative Assessments.

 


ELA Goals

By June 2028, the percentage of all OPA students, including students in the Students With Disabilities (SWD), Economically Disadvantaged (EDA), and Hispanic (HI7) subgroups, meeting ELA proficiency will increase by 18%  as measured by USBE Summative Assessments.

  • 6% increase in FY26  We maintained -  0% increase; 19% to 19%
  • 13% increase in FY27
  • 5% increase in FY28

The MGP for all OPA students, including students in the SWD, EDA, and HI7 subgroups, in ELA will increase from 47 (51.5 Junior High) (41.0 Elementary) in 2024 to no less than 66 in 2028  as measured by USBE Summative Assessments.

 

 

Focusing on 4 Strategies:

Teacher Clarity 

Strong Academic Discourse

Effective Collaboration 

Assessment


 

  
  H. Policies Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   
  1. Benefit Handbook 
    1. Proposed increase to Employee only medical premiums
    2. $450/month =  approximately $36,331.68/year
    3. $425/month =  approximately $23,131.68/year
  
IV. Other Business 5:53 PM
  A. Discussion Discuss Debbie Deem 5 m
V. Closing Items 5:58 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Sara Mejeur