Ogden Preparatory Academy
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Published on August 18, 2020 at 2:25 PM MDT
Amended on August 18, 2020 at 2:30 PM MDT
Date and Time
Wednesday August 19, 2020 at 4:30 PM MDT
Location
1435 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden UT 84404
Library
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 | |
| Approve minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on July 28, 2020 | ||
| D. | Approve Minutes | |
| Approve minutes for OPA Emergency Board Meeting on July 31, 2020 | ||
| E. | Approve Minutes | |
| Approve minutes for OPA Remote Board Meeting on August 4, 2020 | ||
| F. | Approve Minutes | |
| Approve minutes for OPA Remote Board Meeting on August 11, 2020 | ||
| II. | Public Comment | |
| A. | Opportunity for Public Comment | |
| III. | Finance | |
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Finance
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| A. | Financial Review | |
| B. | Purchase of 196 gallons of foaming hand sanitizer | |
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We purchased 196 gallons of foaming hand sanitizer. Due to shipping and supply constraints, we needed to move forward with the purchase. The potential purchase was discussed with the Board, and preliminary approval was given.
Request Board vote to ratify the purchase of hand sanitizer in the amount of $6,124.51
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| C. | Waterford Reading Software | |
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Typically we receive Waterford Reading software in addition to Imagine Learning from USBE as part of the Early Literacy Grant. This year they have only awarded Imagine Learning, so we will have to purchase Waterford if we choose to use it. It is used in Kindergarten.
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| IV. | School Update | |
| A. | Administrative Board Report | |
| B. | Early Literacy Plan | |
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Lauretta Hill, Literacy Coach/Coordinator, has taken the lead on developing the OPA Early Literacy Plan. It was submitted to the State and received pre-approval.
We require Board approval prior to final submission to USBE.
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| C. | CO Detector Project | |
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Fire Marshall communicated that as long as we have a plan, we would be in compliance. Due to the current financial constraints on our budget, we would like to wait for final determination on some outstanding grant funding before voting on this project.
Plan:
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| D. | Field Trip Discussion | |
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Board to discuss whether field trips to Goblin Valley and Spain will be allowed.
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| V. | Board Training | |
| A. | Please complete annual trainings | |
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Details in the Trello board under Resources.
School Land Trust Training
Open and Public Meetings Canvas Course
State Auditor Trainings
Please send proof of completion to Debbie.
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| VI. | Committee Reports | |
| A. | Governance | |
| B. | Academic Excellence | |
| C. | Development | |
| VII. | Other Business | |
| A. | Discussion | |
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Assignments, Discussion, Review as needed.
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| VIII. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | |