Ogden Preparatory Academy

Minutes

OPA Emergency Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday July 31, 2020 at 11:30 AM

Location

Remote.
 
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. Mejeur (remote), S. Zwygart (remote), W. Davis (remote)

Directors Absent

T. D'Hulst

Ex Officio Members Present

A. Perez (remote), D. Deem, S. Mathers (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

A. Perez (remote), D. Deem, S. Mathers (remote)

Guests Present

Elizabeth Callison, S. Wright, T. Young

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 Friday Jul 31, 2020 at 11:33 AM.

II. Other Business

A.

Reopening and Implementation Plan

Stephanie Mathers reviewed the Administrative process in creating the Implementation plan. It is a living document as things change and new protocols are brought up. Teryl has met with the school nurse, and we will be using the State's manual for opening. 
Bill recommends that we step up our game and go above and beyond the bare minimum. We want to show that we went above and beyond to the extra measures. Bill encourages us to be vigilant in making plans. 
Double check spelling and accuracy of plans. 
Ogden School District is temperature checking. The Board requests that Administration reach out to Ogden School District to see how they are accomplishing the temperature checks. We aren't sure that temperature checks are useful due to asymptomatic.
Molly is concerned about no school on Fridays for families and day care needs. 
Stephanie Mathers addressed the ideas behind doing the Friday remote days at the Elementary. 
Molly is concerned about the timing of losing the Fridays this late. Bill likes the ability to work into remote on Fridays. Molly suggested that students can do blended learning in the classroom, so the need isn't on Friday. 
Need something in place to monitor learning on Friday. 
Students who are online only, will stay online. Those who are in person learning will go remote with their teacher as needed. 
Sara would like to maintain the early outs on Friday rather than the whole day. 
Bill and Stefanie agree that a class should quarantine if a positive case comes up.
Very important that teachers build in accountability and there also needs to be equity for those students who don't have the support at home.
Students will need to take computers home on Thursday. We are working on supports for those who need internet support. 

Issues to be addressed: Chromebooks and internet for Fridays as well as learning accountability.

Kasey Kennington joined the meeting.

 
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the Reopening Plan as outlined in the agenda with the stipulation that changes will be submitted to Debbie Deem for minor issues.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

FY21 School Calendar Change

N. Bowsher made a motion to approve the soft opening schedule.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. 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 12:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
W. Davis