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Ogden Preparatory Academy

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Published on September 3, 2021 at 4:31 PM MDT
Amended on September 8, 2021 at 4:57 PM MDT

Date and Time

Thursday September 9, 2021 at 4:30 PM MDT

Location

1435 Lincoln Avenue
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

     
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
  D. Consent Calendar
   
  1. Ratify votes from the August 12 Meeting:
    1. Go Guardian Site License purchase
    2. i--Ready Site License purchase
    3. Air Purifier purchase and installation
    4. TSI Plan'
    5. Early Learning Plan
    6. Quarantine Policy
    7. ESSER II Revision
    8. ESSER III Plan
    9. School Land Trust Revision
  2. Elementary Sound System - some items in the original quote were discontinued, so a new quote was given. The cost increased by approximately $1,000. The Board previously approved the purchase and installation of the sound system. Vote to approve the new amount, $12,551.00.
  E. Release Nick Bowsher from the OPA Board.
  F. New Board Member
II. Executive Session
  A. Enter Closed Session
   
To protect the privacy of an individual.
  B. Exit Closed Sesssion
  C. Decision(s) made during closed session.
   
This is an opportunity for the Board to vote on any items discussed during the closed session that require a Board vote.
III. Finance
  A. Financial Review
  B. Chromebook Purchase
   
There were multiple Chromebooks damaged or lost due to device check-outs for remote learners in FY20 and FY21. We have now designated some Chromebooks for students on extended absences to help reduce future losses. 
This proposed purchase will bring our Elementary Chromebook fleet back to a 1:1 ratio following the removal of the aforementioned devices.
  C. Smoke/Vape Detection
   
We would like to install smoke/vape/noise detectors in all Junior High student bathrooms and the Elementary upstairs student bathrooms. 
These will alert administration whenever the noise or particulate levels reach levels of concern, allowing administration to respond to hazards in the bathrooms which cannot be seen.
  D. Wellness Program
   
We have implemented a wellness program facilitated by a faculty member in years past. We would like to work with a company to enhance the program. The program will be digital and can easily facilitate challenges and data collection. 
Employee participation is optional.
  E. Outdoor Learning Center
   
Teresa Hislop has worked to procure an outdoor learning grant that will match up to $10,000 towards the establishment of an outdoor learning space. We propose adding a pavilion/bowery to the garden which will increase the usage of the garden area as a learning center.
IV. Administrative Report
  A. Administrative Board Report
  B. Spain Field Trip Approval
  C. LEA License Approval
V. Policies
  A. Revised/Reviewed Policies
   
Wellness 
Electronic Meetings 
Concussion 
  B. Special Education Policies and Procedures
  C. Harassment Policy (new)
VI. Committees
  A. Board Committee Assignments
VII. Other Business
  A. Other Discussion Items
   
Annual Trainings for Board Members:
Open Meetings Act
School Land Trust
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting