Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Remote Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 4, 2020 at 12:00 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
M. Ward (remote), N. Bowsher (remote), S. Zwygart (remote), W. Davis (remote)
Directors Absent
S. Mejeur, T. D'Hulst
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Mathers (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Mathers (remote)
Guests Present
Elizabeth Callison, S. Wright, T. Young (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
W. Davis called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Jun 4, 2020 at 12:02 PM.
II. Finance
A.
Purchase of room divider system for Elementary behavior room
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the divider wall for $7,600.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
No doors, no windows. It will have to be disassembled and manually removed.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Purchase of Student Chromebooks
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the purchase of 470 student chromebooks for $96,859.80.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
Explanation of chromebook implementation. AUE cycles were discussed as well as sustainability.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Purchase of Teacher Devices
S. Zwygart made a motion to purchase 25 mac book airs for $22,475.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
Discussed sustainability and teacher needs.
Teacher surveys and support requirements determined current needs.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Teacher surveys and support requirements determined current needs.
D.
Painting
S. Zwygart made a motion to table to get 2 additional quotes.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
Discussed the painting plan.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Lighting Project
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the lighting project for $11,071.50.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
Have we looked into green power. Debbie will look into grants or Rocky Mountain Power reimbursement for change to LED.
Discussed the plan for replacement over several years.
Quotes include installation.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Discussed the plan for replacement over several years.
Quotes include installation.
F.
Smart Board purchase
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve smart board purchase for $5,640.66.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
Discussed installation.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Purchase of Chromebook towers
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the purchase chromebook towers for $15,348 for the USB option.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
Discussed the difference between the regular and USB.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Other Business
A.
Other items for discussion
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 12:41 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Davis
In person with masks and social distancing. Stefanie Zwygart has children in childcare.
4:30 pm
Debbie will make arrangements for dinner; individual meals.
Debbie will send out a PreBoard invite for next week.
Bill will work on an activity.
Debbie, Kasey and Stephanie will complete self evaluations and send to Nick by end of next week.