Ogden Preparatory Academy

Minutes

July 19, 2017 Electronic Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday July 19, 2017 at 12:00 PM

Location

Electronic
VISION: Ogden Preparatory Academy’s vision is to create a positive, nurturing environment for students to grow and learn as they develop the skills necessary to become tomorrow’s leaders. Through high academic expectations and experiences, bilingual exposure, leadership roles and commitment to community, OPA students will gain confidence and a sense of self worth that will prepare them to face the challenges in a competitive world.

Directors Present

L. D'Hulst (remote), N. Bowsher (remote), N. Neider (remote), S. Ballard, S. Shupe (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

A. Campbell, A. Perez (remote), D. Deem

Non Voting Members Present

A. Campbell, A. Perez (remote), D. Deem

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Ballard called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Wednesday Jul 19, 2017 at 12:03 PM.

II. Other Business

A.

Calendar Alteration

We have 1 "snow" day in the calendar, so we wouldn't have to add a day.  Any subsequent "snow" days would have to be made up.
N. Neider made a motion to accept the calendar alteration due to the solar eclipse. School will start on August 22, 2017.
L. D'Hulst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Fee Change

L. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the change in the cost and requirement for PE uniforms.
N. Neider seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Needed Board Members

Steve received a resignation letter from Van Aston.
Nancy started putting information together, she waited for this meeting for going forward.
Steve proposed to post the openings in August to interview in September. Everyone agreed.
Amie discussed the recruitment of a community member. 
We had two applicants apply previously.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Lunch and Breakfast price changes are required by the State, so a vote is not needed.
S&P report is back.  BBB- rating with a AA long term outlook.
Accreditation report is back. We are accredited until 2022.
Benefits may change; however, we put a buffer into the budget to handle that.
N. Neider made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:18 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Ballard