Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location
1487 Lincoln Avenue
Ogden UT 84404
Board Room (ECC upstairs)
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.
Directors Present
B. Lucas, P. Valiente (remote), S. Zwygart
Directors Absent
S. Mejeur
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
S. Zwygart
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Deem, S. Lopez
Non Voting Members Present
D. Deem, S. Lopez
Guests Present
A. McPhee, A. Romero, Dalton Zundel, Jessica Zepeda, S. Adams (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Opportunity for Public Input
II. Finance
A.
Budget Review
Spencer reviewed the budget report.
25% through fiscal year.
Some ratios are lower than our goals; however, we are meeting bond covenants.
October 1 count came in and caused a reduction in our Charter School Local Replacement.
The USBE annual adjustments usually come in late October or November. We will then know what adjustments need to be made on the expense side.
Spencer is comfortable where we are with regard to bond covenants; we are working toward goals.
The Board did not have any questions.
B.
Verdaka Sensors
C.
Edge EX with Edgenuity
Stephanie Wright and Dalton Zundel reviewed options for credit recovery.
This curriculum has a higher recovery rate for credit recovery.
Brittany asked about online credit recovery. SOEP allows for dual enrollment, but it costs the school WPU funds, and is for students who are looking for early graduation.
III. Administrative Business
A.
Administrative Board Report
Administration reviewed the Board report.
Kindergarten Literacy night is today!
Surprise Inspection is complete. We had to add another faucet to the Nursery.
Elementary are getting attendance trophies delivered by Principals along with extra recess.
Each month has a different incentive.
JH chronic absenteeism is down at 20%. A couple years ago our average was 40%.
Reviewed Melody Checks.
Reviewed office referral data.
Boys Basketball is starting.
7th graders are going to WSU.
Halloween Dance tomorrow.
Brittany mentioned that the initiatives have had impact.
B.
Athletic Director Report
Dalton reviewed the Athletic presentation.
C.
Uniform Change
The Family Engagement Committee requested an additional school shirt of yellow-gold shirt - only available at school.
D.
Policies
Reviewed Framework for School Improvement.
Reviewed other policies.
IV. Other Business
A.
Discussion
No business.
No public input