Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Remote Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Location
1435 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. Mejeur (remote), S. Zwygart (remote), T. D'Hulst (remote), W. Davis (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Deem, K. Kennington (remote), S. Mathers (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
D. Deem, K. Kennington (remote), S. Mathers (remote)
Guests Present
Elizabeth Callison
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 Tuesday Aug 4, 2020 at 4:01 PM.
II. Other Business
A.
Implementation Plan changes
B.
Quarantine Policy
Development committee created a Quarantine Policy.
Nick Bowsher reviewed the proposed policy.
Janitors will disinfect classrooms nightly with the fogging system.
Debbie will contact the Health Department to determine if the quarantine should be 10 or 14 days and what is considered an outbreak in a school (number of cases/classes). Additional information will be sought regarding possible scenarios upon reopening.
Molly Ward left the meeting.
Nick Bowsher reviewed the proposed policy.
Janitors will disinfect classrooms nightly with the fogging system.
Debbie will contact the Health Department to determine if the quarantine should be 10 or 14 days and what is considered an outbreak in a school (number of cases/classes). Additional information will be sought regarding possible scenarios upon reopening.
Molly Ward left the meeting.
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the quarantine policy.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Elementary Friday schedule
N. Bowsher made a motion to approve Elementary Friday schedule as proposed until Oct. 1.
T. D'Hulst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Online Curriculum
Discussed options we have been presented with for online curriculum.
Bill and Stefanie will work with Administration on curriculum.
Admin will reiterate media policy with teachers.
Board meeting 12:00 pm on Tuesday for media policy with spokesperson and online curriculum. Implementation plan will be discussed.
Bill and Stefanie will work with Administration on curriculum.
Admin will reiterate media policy with teachers.
Board meeting 12:00 pm on Tuesday for media policy with spokesperson and online curriculum. Implementation plan will be discussed.
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 5:01 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Davis
Stefanie Zwygart wishes to tour classrooms for social distancing. Board is welcome to tour at any time. August 19th is Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences. The Board could tour on that day prior to students starting.
Kasey reviewed class sizes and plans at Elementary. Teryl showed the Board a kindergarten classroom. All classes have seating charts. Limited movement within classrooms. Kasey and Teryl added additional recesses to the schedule and the specified sections outside to keep classes separated.
Elementary purchased pop-up shelters for PE. We could potentially borrow them from community. The goal foundation has 30 that could be borrowed. Sara will check on availability. Stefanie will send a link for a training for outdoor classes.
Stephanie W and Drew are working on internet information for families and solutions for devices for families. Xfinity wifi will go free again for school.
Equity for Friday learning for students who are on their own. Each student would do 2-3 tasks or assignments with at least 1 activity on Friday related to something taught during the week. Teaching Assistants can assist with individual students on Friday. Teachers are being asked to build out 2 weeks of remote learning to prepare for a possible quarantine or soft closure. We are working to help everyone prepare for various scenarios.
We lost one JH teacher due to daycare issues.
Teryl Young and Stephanie Wright joined the meeting.