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Ogden Preparatory Academy

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Ogden Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 24, 2026 at 4:30 PM

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 (remote), J. Zepeda (remote), S. Zwygart (remote)

Directors Absent

P. Valiente, S. Mejeur

Ex Officio Members Present

D. Deem (remote), S. Lopez (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

D. Deem (remote), S. Lopez (remote)

Guests Present

S. Adams, S. Wright

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

B. Lucas called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 4:35 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Zepeda made a motion to approve the minutes from Ogden Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting (VIRTUAL) on 08-20-26.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Opportunity for Public Input

No public.

II. Finance

A.

Budget Review

Presented by Spencer Adams. 

  • Discussed revenue and expenses.
  • Discussed a few new revenue sources that will be coming in.

B.

Fencing

S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the bid for $50,000 to install the fence.
J. Zepeda seconded the motion.

Need to keep the playgrounds completely fenced.

Add a fence between the two buildings Elementary and Junior High. It will cross the fire lane, so we want gates there. And would like to automate the current gates we have . 

  • It is in the budget, we planned for this.  
  • Discussed the bid.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Additional 95% Phonics curricular materials

S. Zwygart made a motion to additional licenses for 95% phonics.
J. Zepeda seconded the motion.

Additional licenses needed for special education teachers.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Soccer Field Repair

S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the bid from Waangsguards for $27,000.
J. Zepeda seconded the motion.

Leveled and rejuvenated. 

Work on the Fall, and then closed off with seed so it will be usable in the Spring.

  • Discussed the bids and the differences
  • Field and Rejuvenation - $27,000 is the recommendation.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Administrative Business

A.

Administrative Board Report

Quick summary of the administrative board report.

B.

TSSA Framework and Budget

S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the TSSA Framework and Budget.
J. Zepeda seconded the motion.
  • Adjusted framework if we will need to use 50% on early literacy. 
  • Discussed the budget breakdown
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Health Class Assurances

J. Zepeda made a motion to approve the Health Materials.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Other Business

A.

Discussion

Discussed January board meeting scheduled date.

Will offer a few dates, and we will get it rescheduled.

V. 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 4:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Lucas