Final

Ogden Preparatory Academy

Board Meeting

Published on January 18, 2017 at 11:16 AM MST
Amended on January 19, 2017 at 4:21 PM MST

Date and Time

Thursday January 19, 2017 at 4:30 PM MST

Location

1415 Lincoln Ave, Ogden, Utah
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
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on December 15, 2016
II. Finance
 
Finance
  A. Finance report
   

Monthly general finance update
III. Executive Session
  A. Enter Closed Session
   
  • To discuss the reputation, character, or mental or physical health of an individual, but not his or her professional competence.
  • To consider discipline or dismissal of an employee, or hear complaints or charges brought against an employee. Note: If the board is meeting in executive session under either of these exceptions, the individual in question is afforded certain rights, including the right to have notice of the meeting, the right to be present, the right to have counsel attend, and the right to speak on his or her own behalf.
  • To discuss strategy relating to litigation or collective bargaining
  • To consider the purchase or lease of real estate, if an open meeting would undermine the organization's negotiating position
  • To investigate charges of criminal misconduct or discuss the deployment of security devices
  • When another law requires the board to meet in executive session, such as to protect the privacy of an individual.
  B. Exit Closed Session
IV. Board Policy
  A. Approve revised policies.
   
The OPA policies have been reviewed and updated in format.  Spelling and Grammatical errors have been fixed and some language has been changed to make the policies current and timeless.  Basic intent has not been altered.  Policies which received changes are uploaded and listed below.
Policies to be voted upon:
3.02 Cash Handling Policy (minor grammatical revisions)
4.01 Field Trip Policy (minor grammatical revisions, removal of restrictions not in line with current school practices approved by the Board)
7.15 Fee Waiver Policy
8.02 Donations and Fundraising Policy (revisions noted by strikethrough text (removal) or bold (additions))
 
  B. Adopt 7.11 Service and Emotional Support Animal Policy
   

Attached policy for your review.
V. Facility
 
Facility
  A. Peak Alarm - Junior High Gym Door locks
   
Magnetic Door Locks installation and monthly fee.  See attached bid (2 pages).
VI. Break into Committees
  A. Motion to go into committee work sessions.
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting