Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 19, 2026 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
J. Zepeda, S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart (remote)
Directors Absent
B. Lucas, P. Valiente
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Deem
Non Voting Members Present
D. Deem
Guests Present
A. McPhee, S. Adams, S. Wright, T. Young
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
Presented by Spencer Adams.
- 66% of the way through the fiscal year.
- Discussed Revenue Line Items
- Discussed Ratios, and the Bond Covenants
- No questions
ERC Settlement
- Money we have to pay back to the IRS
- Do we want to make a check, or request a payment plan?
- Attorneys do not recommend litigation - because of fees
- If you request a payment plan - there is a potential of saving, if they lower the cost but there would be a 7% interest.
- Discussed pros and cons
- Do we want to make a check, or request a payment plan?
B.
Auditor Review
Two Auditor recommendations. Both are well equipped for Charter Schools, and have experience in Utah. Discussed the three main components we would want to look for. We have used both in the past.
C.
E Rate
Discussed proposals received. Another 5-year window.
- MIBS - which is the management
- Biggest difference is the hardware of the proposals
- Discussed pros and cons of each vendor. And the timeline of when we want to install the new equipment.
D.
Carpet
Multiple bids received this year!
E.
Classroom Computer Monitoring and Filtering
Tabled for next month.
III. Administrative Business
A.
Administrative Board Report
Discussed the Admin Board Report.
B.
FY27 Calendar
Calendar for next year - very similar to this year. The biggest shift is starting later - based on the feedback from the surveys.
C.
FY27 Calendar Days and Hours
Number of days and hours in session of our
Hours need to be above 990 and the days at 180.
D.
Fee Schedule
A few minor updates - like the cost of headphones. Added in language for collections, should we ever have to collect.
E.
Gifted and Talented Plan
Goals to close the gap with our Honors classes and credits. We are working on increasing awareness and scaffolds and supports for students. Moving forward we would like the gap to be within 5%.
F.
Uniform Discussion
- Discussion and collecting feedback on the uniform - specifically with tucked shirts.
- Staff proposal - wearing blue jeans whenever, instead of just specific days.
G.
Health Curriculum
Discussed the curriculums used in Health class.
H.
Weber Morgan Health Data Report
Discussed highlights and trends.
- Our biggest concern is with Vaping
- Working with mental health, as that trend is increasing. We have a mental health team to help support.
- Protective Factors to help our students
I.
School Land Trust Plan
New Goals and how we are planning to spend the money.
IV. Other Business
A.
Discussion
None.
No public.