Ogden Preparatory Academy

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Published on May 19, 2021 at 11:13 AM MDT
Amended on May 20, 2021 at 3:49 PM MDT

Date and Time

Thursday May 20, 2021 at 4:30 PM MDT

Location

1415 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
    Minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on April 22, 2021
II. Public Comment
  A. Opportunity for Public Comment
III. Mask Mandate
  A. Governor Cox' Mask Mandate Retraction
   
Discussion regarding how the Governor's retraction will affect OPAs mask requirements.
   
   
IV. Finance
 
Finance
  A. Financial Review
  B. FY21 Final Budget
   
  C. FY22 Budget
   
  D. Fraud Risk Assessment
   
Review Fraud Risk Assessment to be submitted.
   
  E. Auditor Selection
   
Squire: $22,300 (estimate)
Eide Bailey: $19,450
   
   
  F. RCD Training
   
We would like to contract with the Responsibility-Centered Discipline to train new teachers and extend training of returning teachers in the RCD program. 
Training is scheduled for August 9 and 10.
   
  G. Technology Purchases
   
Teacher Devices
Smart Boards
Headphones
Accessories
Photography Mac Lab
Elementary Gym Sound System
   
  H. Curriculum Purchases
   
Large Curriculum purchases we use that will be renewed:
  • Zearn
  • 7 Habits Membership
  • Waterford (kindergarten literacy software)
  • ELLevation (English learner software platform)
Previously discussed curriculum purchases:
  • Spire Intervention Materials (price may be reduced depending on needed supplies; the cost listed is maximum)
  • AVID Excel (previously approved)
See attached for individual prices.
   
  I. Science Curriculum Purchase
   
The Science Department has requested an upgraded curriculum to support the new SEEd standards and the new science teachers.
 
   
  J. Facility Services
   
Painting: Stairwells, hallways, 7 classrooms
Carpet: Replace carpet in 5 classrooms
Lighting: Complete the lighting replacement in the Junior High, and start the Elementary hallways and offices.
Cameras: Refresh existing cameras, add a server, add cameras to blind spots.
   
   
   
   
V. School Update
  A. Administrative Board Report
   
   
   
   
  B. Speech Services Agreement
   
Something To Talk About provides our speech services. We did an RFP for services Spring, 2020.
We propose we continue working with Something To Talk About.

 
   
  C. Psychologist Services
   
  D. Calendar Revision
   
August 18, 19: Minimum Days

Board Calendar Proposal:
July 14 (Retreat)
August 12
September 9
October 14
November 11
January 20*
February 10
March 10
April 14
May 12

*Scheduled for the 2nd Thursday except for January.
VI. Other Business
  A. Discussion
   
Assignments, Discussion, Review as needed.

No June Board Meeting.
Next Meeting will be July 14, 4:30 pm.
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting