Ogden Preparatory Academy

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Published on October 27, 2020 at 2:17 PM MDT
Amended on October 28, 2020 at 1:31 PM MDT

Date and Time

Thursday October 29, 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

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on September 17, 2020
II. Public Comment
  A. Opportunity for Public Comment
III. Finance
 
Finance
  A. Financial Review
  B. Annual Finance Training
IV. School Update
  A. Administrative Board Report
  B. Spain Update
  C. Elementary Spanish and Specials Schedule
   
The returning to school plan called for Specials and Spanish classes at the Elementary to be held virtually every other week. The Spanish and Computer teachers would like to have their classes in person every week. 

 

We would also know what types of schedule changes would need to be brought to the Board moving forward.
  D. LEA Specific Licenses
   
We have three teachers who are working on obtaining their Associate Educator Licenses. They will need additional time to complete the requirements. One year LEA Specific Licenses are requested for them.
Ramiro Ceja
Bethany Lovelady
Rich Kallage
V. Policies
  A. OPA Quarantine Policy Review
   
Two thoughts to review for possible changes:
  • New update to allow school employees to return after 7 days quarantine IFF they have a negative test at that time and the exposure occurred at school.
  • Travel: is 2 weeks necessary?
VI. Board Training
  A. Training Discussion on State Statute
   
Board members will view the video provided by the State Charter Board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6K4XWDKTM8&list=PLwjh9ur_OgIlmcjZxMnuwObxyp03X4oL-&index=2&t=0s
  B. Review data on teen pregnancy, child sexual abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases.
   
The Board is required to review this data annually. See attached.
VII. Committee Reports
  A. Governance
  B. Discussion of potential new board member
  C. Academic Excellence
  D. Development
VIII. Other Business
  A. Discussion
   
Assignments, Discussion, Review as needed.
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting
   
Reminders: 
  • Next Meeting is December 10.
  • Administrative Evaluations are to be done in November and ready for vote in the December Board meeting.
  • Picture Day: November 13, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.