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Ogden Preparatory Academy

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Published on September 10, 2024 at 3:45 PM MDT

Date and Time

Thursday September 12, 2024 at 4:30 PM MDT

Location

1487 Lincoln Avenue

Ogden UT 84404

 

Early Childhood Center Board Room

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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Sara Mejeur 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Sara Mejeur
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Sara Mejeur 1 m
    Minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on August 15, 2024  
  D. Opportunity for Public Input Discuss Sara Mejeur 5 m
   

Proposed changes to fee schedule for FY25.

  
  E. Ratify May, June, August Votes 5 m
   

MAY

  1. Approval of 4/11/2024 minutes
  2. Closed Session
    1. Executive Director Evaluation Approval
    2. Executive Director Salary Approval
    3. Executive Director Bonus Approval
  3. Approval of Elementary ELA Curriculum for Special Education
  4. Approval of Red Apple Agreement Addendum
  5. Approval of Chromebook purchase
  6. Approval of Painting and Carpeting as presented.
  7. Approval of Policy changes and/or creation for the following policies:
    1. Enrollment and Lottery Policy
    2. Student-Parent Handbook FY25
    3. Background Check Policy
    4. Service and Emotional Support Animal Policy
    5. Unpaid Meal Charges Policy
    6. Gender Identity and Inclusion Policy
  8. Adjournment of the meeting

JUNE

  1. Approve minutes from the 5/16/2024 Board Meeting
  2. Approve final FY24 Budget
  3. Approve initial FY25 Budget
  4. Approve ECC Grass Solution
  5. Approve purchase of kitchen equipment
  6. Approve use of Zion Sweep Account
  7. Approve Fee Schedule
  8. Approve Special Education Digital Assessment Library
  9. Approve FY25 Meal Prices
  10. Approve the extension of Sara Mejeur's term as chair until August Meeting.
  11. Approve FY25 Meeting Schedule
  12. Approve Employee Benefits Handbook changes
  13. Adjournment of the meeting.

August

  1. Approve minutes from the 6/13/2024 Board Meeting
  2. Approve ratification of sod and painting purchases
  3. Approve motion to elect Sara Mejeur as Board Chair
  4. Approve motion to elect Brittany Lucas as Board Vice Chair and Treasurer
  5. Approve FY25 School Plan
  6. Approve FY25 Early Learning Plan
  7. Approve student surveys for the school year
  8. Adjournment of the meeting
  
II. Finance 4:42 PM
  A. Financial Review Discuss Spencer Adams 5 m
     
     
  B. Audit Committee Members Discuss Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Sara Mejeur

Stefanie Zwygart

Brenda Gerena

Brittany Lucas

Debbie Deem

  
  C. State Auditor and Internal Audit Finance Training for New Board Members Discuss Debbie Deem 5 m
  D. Turf Addition Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Strip of grass between the fence and the South side of the playground at the ECC. 

  
     
III. Executive Session 5:02 PM
  A. Vote to enter closed session Vote Sara Mejeur 15 m
   

...to protect the privacy of an individual.

  
  B. Vote to exit closed session Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
  C. Student Discipline Decision Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
IV. Administrative Business 5:27 PM
  A. Administrative Board Report Discuss Administration 10 m
     
  B. LEA Specific Licenses Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   
  1. Richard Wolfert - CTE and Health Endorsements. Richard holds a valid Utah Teaching license, and is working toward the endorsements.
  2. Ramsay Andersen - Student Government eligible endorsement. Ramsay holds a valid Utah Teaching License; however, the Student Government course requires a social studies endorsement. 
  3. Heather Geiger - Elementary Education. Heather is completing her program to get her PEL, and will be applying for the AEL; however, we aren't sure it will come through before October. 
  4. Kenya Garcia - Elementary Education. 
  5. Olimpia Paredes - Elementary Education
  6. Rosa Rodriguez - ELA Endorsement; Rosa has a valid teaching license and History endorsement.
  
  C. Portrait of an OPA Student FYI Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Complete and updated on the OPA Website in both English and Spanish.

https://ogdenprep.org/about-opa/portrait-of-an-opa-student/

  
  D. Board Trainings Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   

School Land Trust

Rules of Order

Open Meetings

 

It is recommended that we vote to use the Roberts Rules of Order.

It is recommended that we vote to have the OPA Board of Directors serve as the OPA School Land Trust Council.

  
     
     
     
  E. Jessica Howell Board resignation Discuss Sara Mejeur 5 m
   

Jessica Howell has resigned from the OPA Board of Directors.

  
V. Policy Updates 5:57 PM
  A. Policy Updates Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
   
  1. Charter Trust Land Council
  2. Employee Recruitment and Hiring 
  
     
     
VI. Other Business 6:02 PM
  A. Discussion Discuss Debbie Deem 5 m
   

Next Board Meeting October 10

 

  
VII. Closing Items 6:07 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote