Ogden Preparatory Academy

Minutes

OPA April Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 18, 2019 at 4:30 PM

Location

1415 Lincoln Avenue; Ogden, UT 84404
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

J. Rojas, L. D'Hulst, N. Bowsher, S. Ballard, S. Shupe, S. Zwygart, T. D'Hulst, W. Davis

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

A. Campbell, K. Kennington, S. Mathers

Non Voting Members Present

A. Campbell, K. Kennington, S. Mathers

Guests Present

S. Adams

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. D'Hulst called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Apr 18, 2019 at 4:38 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

L. D'Hulst made a motion to approve minutes from the OPA March Board Meeting on 03-21-19 OPA March Board Meeting on 03-21-19.
S. Ballard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

Financial Review

Spencer Adams presented a budget report. The numbers looked good. A few revenue inconsistencies were explained regarding numbers that will be altered/revised in the next few weeks. 

B.

Peak Alarm Bids

T. D'Hulst made a motion to Install Maglocks for $13,431 and $2,675 at the Elementary and Junior High.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. New section

A.

Enter Closed Session

S. Shupe made a motion to go into closed session to discuss the reputation, character, or mental health of an individual.
S. Ballard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Rojas
Aye
W. Davis
Aye
L. D'Hulst
Aye
S. Shupe
Aye
N. Bowsher
Aye
S. Zwygart
Aye
T. D'Hulst
Aye
S. Ballard
Aye

B.

Exit Closed Session

W. Davis made a motion to come out of closed session.
L. D'Hulst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
N. Bowsher
Aye
S. Shupe
Aye
W. Davis
Aye
L. D'Hulst
Aye
S. Zwygart
Aye
S. Ballard
Aye
J. Rojas
Aye
T. D'Hulst
Aye

C.

Contract for Principal

S. Ballard made a motion to renew the Director contract as laid out in the policy manual at the 1% increase.
L. D'Hulst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Board Training

A.

Governance V Management

Steve Ballard discussed the differences between Governance and Management.
- Governance (board) = How; Management (Admin) = How Well
- Multiple visual aids were displayed
- Signs of overstepping were discussed

V. Reports

A.

CEO Report

Principal's report included RISE test updates, iReady updates, and facilities updates. The director stated that Trustlands governance should be moved back from OPAPO to the Board due to note taking rules and other fidelity regulations. 

VI. Policies

A.

Safe School Policy

S. Shupe made a motion to approve changes to the Safe School Policy.
W. Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

T. D'Hulst made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
S. Ballard 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 5:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Mathers