Ogden Preparatory Academy
Board Meeting
Published on August 25, 2016 at 4:33 PM MDT
Amended on August 25, 2016 at 6:30 PM MDT
Date and Time
Thursday August 25, 2016 at 4:30 PM MDT
Location
1415 Lincoln Ave. Ogden Ut
VISION: Ogden Preparatory Academy’s vision is to create a positive, nurturing environment for students to grow and learn as they develop the skills necessary to become tomorrow’s leaders. Through high academic expectations and experiences, bilingual exposure, leadership roles and commitment to community, OPA students will gain confidence and a sense of self worth that will prepare them to face the challenges in a competitive world.
Agenda
| I. | Opening Items | |
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| C. | Approve Minutes | |
| II. | Public Comment | |
| A. | Public Comment | |
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The Public is provided an opportunity to make comment, request information and make suggestions before the Board of Directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy. This information is recorded and will be addressed by the Board of Directors as is appropriate. No discussion will take place with the Board at the time of comments. Each comment is limited to 3 minutes per person . (It is advised that those wishing to speak at this public meeting notify the Board in advance to secure time on the agenda.)
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| III. | Closed Session | |
| A. | Vote to Enter Closed Session | |
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A vote is made to go into closed session for discussion " for the character, professional competence or physical or mental health of an individual or; Strategy session to discuss collective bargaining or; Strategy session to discuss pending or reasonable imminent litigation."
Any items for closed session should be submitted to the Chair Person of The Board in order to be placed on the agenda in a timely manner. (5 days prior to the scheduled Board Meeting is suggested.) |
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| B. | Closed Session | |
| C. | Vote to Return to Open Session | |
| IV. | Reports | |
| A. | Principal's Report | |
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A summary of the successful first week of school, teachers back to school week and all the activities for the new year.
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| B. | Academic Excellence | |
| C. | Marketing/Community | |
| D. | Board Development/Board Training | |
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Board On Track. Any questions and use of Board on Track will be discussed, this is to facilitate better use of the system.
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| V. | Financial Report | |
| A. | Financial Report | |
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Monthly review of finances...hopefully we can get The documents to upload so that copies will not need to be made.
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| VI. | Business Items (to be voted and/or discussed) | |
| A. | Lottery | |
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The current lottery system has not been working well. |
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| B. | Peak Alarm Service Agreement | |
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We are currently monitored by Peak Alarm for all after hours or in service hours. We have had some issues with detectors and random alarms. The contract for service was a 3 year contract that has expired and we need to rejoin to reduce costs. |
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| C. | Interform Bill | |
| D. | HVAC Maintenance | |
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4 units have died in the opening of school this year. Attached is a copy of the service agreement that will provide maintenance and service discounts. |
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| E. | Workmans Comp | |
| F. | SP ED | |
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Legal Consult for SP ED $1,000 one time fee for the year.
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| G. | School Nurse | |
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Rachel Walker has agreed to work as a third party vendor, at $40 per hour, working with OPA as medical/nurse consultant. She primarily will work on school health plans. |
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| H. | Prospective Board Member Recruitment | |
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A plan for recruitment and selection of new board members. |
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| VII. | Discussion Items | |
| A. | Scott Sluis | |
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| B. | Lunch Money | |
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Previously discussed was the raising of the daily lunch money. That was not voted on and not advisable to raise it since school has started. Discussion of other options: Raise it at the first of the year to give parents notice.
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| VIII. | Consent Items | |
| A. | Legacy Committee | |
| B. | 2016-17 Calendar | |
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| IX. | Board Meeting Assessment | |
| A. | How is the Board progressing? | |
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What can the Board do to assist the Admin. Team?
How does the Board perceive we as a team/individuals are progressing? Are our Committees established? Are committee meetings set to establish goals and tasks? |
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| B. | Follow Up Items | |
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When assignments are made we need a reminder and follow up. Scott Sluis is the Secretary and will be responsible to send initial emails and follow up reminders. |
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| X. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | |