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Ogden Preparatory Academy

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Published on July 20, 2022 at 4:16 PM MDT

Date and Time

Thursday July 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM MDT

Location

1435 Lincoln Avenue

Ogden UT 84404

Library

The Mission of the Ogden Preparatory Academy Charter School is to provide a challenging curriculum where academic excellence, character development, and individual growth are nurtured in a safe and happy environment that involves the active participation of students, teachers, parents and community members.

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Stefanie Zwygart 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Stefanie Zwygart 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Stefanie Zwygart 1 m
    Approve minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on May 19, 2022  
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Stefanie Zwygart 1 m
    Approve minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting - Electronic on May 27, 2022  
  E. Opportunity for Public Input Discuss Stefanie Zwygart 5 m
II. Executive Session 4:39 PM
  A. Enter Closed Session Vote Stefanie Zwygart 5 m
   

...to protect the privacy of an individual.

  
  B. Exit Closed Session Vote Stefanie Zwygart 5 m
  C. New Board Member Vote Stefanie Zwygart 5 m
III. Finance 4:54 PM
  A. Financial Review Discuss Spencer Adams 5 m
  B. Financing Resolution Vote Debbie Deem 10 m
   

Resolution authorizing the construction and financing of an expansion and improvements to the School's existing facilities.

 

Suggested Motion Language

 

I move that we approve the resolution authorizing the construction and financing of an expansion and improvements to the School's existing facilities.
 

  
  C. Furniture purchases Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Purchase of classroom tables, student desks and chairs.

 

  • Schools In:  
    • 70 Shapes Collaborative Student Desks (only 1 vendor for this desk), $13,657.65
  • School Specialty:
    • 24 Gem desks w/ book boxes
    • 4 classroom tables
    • 100 student chairs
    • Total: $11,148.62
  
  D. Reading Diagnostic purchase Vote Stephanie Wright 5 m
   

Overall, the pricing below is for 645 students (grades 4-9), but we will probably be closer to 655.

MAP:  $11,088.75 - (The quote is misleading, because it is only for grades 7-9 and the more expensive PD training.)
STAR:  $11,854.05

 

We will need approval for up to $13,000 for procurement in order to allow for adjustment in student numbers.

  
IV. Administrative Report 5:19 PM
  A. Administrative Board Report Discuss Administrative Team 15 m
  B. FY23 School Plan Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Administrative team drafted a school plan based on needs in alignment to our mission statement. 

School Leadership Teams met and reviewed the plan and provided feedback. All feedback was considered and incorporated into the plan, or discussed for future improvement.

  
  C. FY23 Parent-Student Handbook Vote Stephanie Mathers 5 m
   
  • Minor adjustments to the dress code for clarity.
  • Minor adjustments to safe school violation wording for clarity.
  • Minor adjustments to staff and schedules as needed.

 

  
V. Policies 5:44 PM
  A. Policy Updates Vote Stephanie Mathers 5 m
   

 

  1. Approve the following:
    1. Social Media Policy
  
VI. Board Leadership 5:49 PM
  A. FY23 Board Leadership Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
   

Chair: Sara Mejeur

Co Chair:  

Treasurer:  

  
VII. Other Business 5:54 PM
  A. Required Trainings FYI
   

Annual Trainings for Board Members:
Open Meetings Act - Annually (completed: Start fresh!)
School Land Trust - Annually (completed: Start fresh!)

State Auditor Trainings - only once per term. (Completed: Sara, Molly, Jessica)

USBE Internal Audit Trainings - only once (completed: Stefanie, Bill, Molly, Sara)

  
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Stefanie Zwygart