Final

Ogden Preparatory Academy

April 2018 Board Meeting

Published on April 25, 2018 at 11:37 AM MDT
Amended on August 14, 2018 at 12:49 PM MDT

Date and Time

Thursday April 26, 2018 at 4:30 PM MDT

Location

1415 Lincoln Ave. Ogden, UT 84404
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

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
II. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
III. Executive Session (closed)
  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
  C. Discipline Decision
  D. CEO Contract Renewal
IV. Reports
  A. Financial Report
  B. CEO Report
V. Policy Updates
  A. Field Trip Policy
VI. Other Business
  A. Wonders Curriculum Adoption
   

Discussion and requested vote on the purchase and adoption of the Wonders English Language Curriculum for grades K-5. 
  B. FY19 Calendar Minimum Days
   
Discuss and vote on increasing the number of minimum days for professional development. Practice in line with surrounding school districts.
  C. Leader in Me
   
Vote to continue or discontinue the Leader in Me services from Franklin Covey for the 2018-19 School Year. 
  D. Updates for Dress Code Policy
   
Review redline updates to the 2018-19 Handbooks, attached.
Vote on changes to Dress Code Policy.
  E. Technology Purchases
   
Vote to allow the IT department to begin processing FY19 purchases in June based on the preliminary budget. Processing in June will allow time for processing prior to school starting in August. 
  F. CEO Evaluation, Agreement and Bonus Structure Policy Approval
VII. Committee Reports
  A. Academic Excellence
   

Honors enrollment in the 7-9 grades has been altered. Students will now be required to apply with the following google form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yVrVtffgbvtSHR6ekUm8H_atwdHPZel2svNHDLbPW7U/edit
  B. Growth and Development
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting