Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 19, 2020 at 4:30 PM
Location
1435 Lincoln Avenue, Ogden UT 84404
Library
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, S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart, T. D'Hulst, W. Davis
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
M. Ward
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Perez, D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Mathers
Non Voting Members Present
A. Perez, D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Mathers
Guests Present
Elizabeth Callison, S. Adams
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
W. Davis called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Wednesday Aug 19, 2020 at 4:33 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 07-28-20.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Emergency Board Meeting on 07-31-20.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Remote Board Meeting on 08-04-20.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Minutes
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Remote Board Meeting on 08-11-20.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Opportunity for Public Comment
No one in attendance for comment.
III. Finance
A.
Financial Review
Spencer Adams reviewed the financial report.
Operating margin has bumped to 2.6%.
OEK grant was awarded for $90,000.
Operating margin has bumped to 2.6%.
OEK grant was awarded for $90,000.
M. Ward arrived.
B.
Purchase of 196 gallons of foaming hand sanitizer
N. Bowsher made a motion to approve the purchase of hand sanitizer.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Waterford Reading Software
S. Mejeur made a motion to approve the Waterford quote with training for $9,800.
T. D'Hulst seconded the motion.
Discussed the usage of Waterford and the difference in the quotes.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. School Update
A.
Administrative Board Report
Reviewed the Board report.
B.
Early Literacy Plan
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the Early Literacy Plan for 2020-21.
N. Bowsher seconded the motion.
Stephanie Wright arrived to the meeting.
Stephanie Wright discussed the Early Literacy Plan. It has been pre-approved by USBE.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Stephanie Wright discussed the Early Literacy Plan. It has been pre-approved by USBE.
C.
CO Detector Project
Andrew Smith discussed the CO Detector project.
Expense can be capitalized if necessary.
Expense can be capitalized if necessary.
N. Bowsher made a motion to approve the CO Detector installation through Triple A for a cost not to exceed $50,000.
T. D'Hulst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Field Trip Discussion
Stephanie Mathers discussed the Goblin Valley discussion points with the Board. The Goblin Valley trip will not proceed in October.
Spain trip: American's are currently not allowed to travel to the EU. Rosa Davila would like to explore the option to determine if there is a cohort of students who are interested in going.
The Board agreed to have Rosa explore interest amongst the 9th grade.
Spain trip: American's are currently not allowed to travel to the EU. Rosa Davila would like to explore the option to determine if there is a cohort of students who are interested in going.
The Board agreed to have Rosa explore interest amongst the 9th grade.
V. Board Training
A.
Please complete annual trainings
Reminded Board members to complete trainings.
VI. Committee Reports
A.
Governance
Need 1 additional Board member.
Asked Debbie to post Board member announcement.
Asked Debbie to post Board member announcement.
B.
Academic Excellence
Focused on reopening plan and curriculum purchases.
Would like to see some goals around the online learning to see how it compares to in person.
Will meet as a committee.
Would like to see some goals around the online learning to see how it compares to in person.
Will meet as a committee.
C.
Development
Will meet before September meeting.
VII. 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 5:21 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Davis