Ogden Preparatory Academy
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Published on September 16, 2020 at 11:12 AM MDT
Amended on September 16, 2020 at 11:24 AM MDT
Date and Time
Thursday September 17, 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 August 19, 2020 | ||
| II. | Public Comment | |
| A. | Opportunity for Public Comment | |
| III. | Finance | |
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Finance
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| A. | Financial Review | |
| B. | Ellevation | |
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USBE worked to get an agreement with Ellevation. Due to the changes in budgets, they did not purchase the platform for all, but allocated funds with which to purchase it.
We propose the approval of the purchase of Ellevation. It is a software program that helps with the management of the English Learning student files and compliance requirements, as well as provides resources for teachers.
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| IV. | School Update | |
| A. | Administrative Board Report | |
| B. | Plan to continue or adjust hybrid learning model | |
| C. | Spain Trip Discussion follow-up | |
| D. | Survey for Parents and Staff | |
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A survey for parents and staff is to be sent on October 1.
Questions need to be determined.
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| V. | Policies | |
| A. | OPA LEA-Specific License and Endorsement Policy | |
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As part of the new USBE Licensing structure, we have the ability to grant LEA-Specific licenses under certain conditions. This policy outlines the conditions for granting an LEA-specific license or endorsement.
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| B. | LEA-Specific License Approvals | |
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We have teachers who we are requesting LEA Specific licenses due to special circumstances.
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| VI. | Board Training | |
| A. | Trello Board Review | |
| B. | Online Trainings | |
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See the Board Trello board for details.
Please send completion evidence to Debbie Deem.
School Land Trust: http://www.schoollandtrust.org/training/
State Auditor Training: https://training.auditor.utah.gov/courses/district-board-member-training-2020
Open Meetings Act: http://training.auditor.utah.gov/courses/open-and-public-meetings-act-2019
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| C. | State Statute Training | |
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The UAPCS has created some training videos for Charter School Boards through a grant from the State Charter School Board. Throughout the year, we would like to watch the videos and discuss as necessary.
Prior to the October Board meeting, please watch this video on State Statute: (link can be found on the Trello Board)
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| D. | Junior High Core Programs Training | |
| VII. | Committee Reports | |
| A. | Governance | |
| B. | Academic Excellence | |
| C. | Development | |
| VIII. | Other Business | |
| A. | Discussion | |
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Assignments, Discussion, Review as needed.
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| IX. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | |