Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 18, 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
B. Lucas, J. Zepeda, P. Valiente, S. Mejeur
Directors Absent
S. Zwygart
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Deem
Non Voting Members Present
D. Deem
Guests Present
K. Davis, S. Adams, S. Wright
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Mejeur called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 5:06 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
B. Lucas made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 05-27-26.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Opportunity for Public Input
E.
Ratify May and March Board Votes
J. Zepeda made a motion to ratify the May and March Board Votes.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Finance
A.
Budget Review
Presented by Spencer Adams.
- Discussed goals and bond covenants
- Ratios
- Expenses
- ERC - one time
- Question about the spike in revenue - the ERC funding.
- Ratios
B.
Approve Final FY26 Budget
B. Lucas made a motion to approve the final FY26 Budget.
J. Zepeda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Approve FY27 Initial Budget
J. Zepeda made a motion to approve the FY27 Initial Budget.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
- Increase from the State Revenue for the new year.
- Discussed the updates
- Keeping it conservative
- SRO
No questions.
D.
Ready Math and iReady Renewal
J. Zepeda made a motion to approve the Ready Math & i-Ready Renewal.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Administrative Business
A.
Annual Report
Presented by Debbie Deem and Stephanie Wright
B.
Board Leadership
S. Mejeur made a motion to for Brittany Lucas to be Board Chair.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B. Lucas made a motion to approve Jessica Zepeda as Vice Chair and Treasurer.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
FY27 Board Meeting Schedule
J. Zepeda made a motion to approve the FY27 Board Meeting Schedule.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
- In Person Meetings and Planned Virtual Meetings as an option
- Third Thursday - at the same time
- In Favor of having scheduled Virtual meetings.
D.
Potential Board Hearing Committee
Discussed the need if we needed a committee. It was decided we do not need a committee. They will just be scheduled as needed, and whichever three members can make it. So no need for an offical committee.
E.
Checking Account Signer Changes
S. Mejeur made a motion to approve the Checking Account Signer Changes.
J. Zepeda seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Kindergarten School Days for FY27
S. Mejeur made a motion to approve the Kindergarten school days for FY27.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
- Don't need assessment days at the beginning of they year - but would like to have them in the Spring.
- Up to 5 days in May, so Kinder will graduate early so teachers can begin assessing new incoming Kindergarteners.
G.
School Plan Goals FY27
J. Zepeda made a motion to approve the School Plan Goals for FY27.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
Discussed what are goals are for the upcoming year.
H.
Policies
S. Mejeur made a motion to approve the $450 increase for employee on medical benefits.
J. Zepeda seconded the motion.
- Discussed the options for potentially increasing Single-Only benefits.
- The money is currently in the budget if it is approved.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
B. Lucas
No public.