Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 29, 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, N. Bowsher (remote), S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart, W. Davis
Directors Absent
T. D'Hulst
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
S. Mejeur
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Perez, D. Deem (remote), K. Kennington, S. Mathers
Non Voting Members Present
A. Perez, D. Deem (remote), K. Kennington, S. Mathers
Guests Present
Elizabeth Callison, S. Adams, S. Wright, T. Young
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 Thursday Oct 29, 2020 at 4:33 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 09-17-20.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Christy Williamson parent of a kindergarten student. Applied for a school board position. Teaches at a school where they have implemented the rapid test and return policy. This has been helpful to students and teachers.
III. Finance
A.
Financial Review
Spencer Adams reviewed the finance report.
Federal funding will be in red for several months due to delay in funding.
NSLP has extended the free lunch, so local funding for food service will shift to federal funding.
We have had some new funding opportunities become available.
We have not received a bill from Pearson.
Federal funding will be in red for several months due to delay in funding.
NSLP has extended the free lunch, so local funding for food service will shift to federal funding.
We have had some new funding opportunities become available.
We have not received a bill from Pearson.
B.
Annual Finance Training
Spencer Adams provided the Board with an overall finance training.
- Revenues
- Local
- State. Majority of funds come from the State.
- Federal. Several monies were pushed through this year due to the pandemic.
- Explained funding based on enrollment. October 1 count and Average Daily Membership (ADM). Funding is a year delayed.
- WPU: weighted pupil unit set by the legislature. The weights vary by grade.
- Reviewed restricted funds.
- Expenses
- 4 major categories: Employees, Services, Supplies, Asset purchases and liability expenses.
IV. School Update
A.
Administrative Board Report
Kasey, Stephanie, and Debbie reviewed the Administrative Board reports.
Highlights:
Highlights:
- Virtual Art Nights
- College Week
- Red Ribbon Week
- Dia de los Muertos. Tribute to Sr. Gunn.
- i-Ready and DIBELS diagnostic data
- Online learning program with Pearson was not effective for the online program. There were delays in set up; there were incompatibility issues with technology.
- We have a waiting list for students to return in person.
- Staffing changes - none due to COVID
B.
Spain Update
S. Zwygart made a motion to cancel the FY21 Spain Trip.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
Rosa Davila has been very passionate about preparing for the Spain trip.
Spain has closed its boarders through May 9.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Spain has closed its boarders through May 9.
C.
Elementary Spanish and Specials Schedule
M. Ward made a motion to approve the change in the specials and Spanish schedules to allow for increased in person teaching.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
Initially it was scheduled for Spanish and Specials to alternate between online and in person teaching.
The teachers would like to go to the classes in person each week.
Art and Music would remain staggered.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
The teachers would like to go to the classes in person each week.
Art and Music would remain staggered.
D.
LEA Specific Licenses
N. Bowsher made a motion to approve the LEA licenses for 1 year expiring June 30, 2020 for Bethany, Ramiro, and Rich.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
S. Mejeur left.
V. Policies
A.
OPA Quarantine Policy Review
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the policy as modified.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
Discussion to review whether to adopt the State's Rapid test and return policy. Many issues were discussed. We want to keep our community safe.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Board Training
A.
Training Discussion on State Statute
The Board had the opportunity to watch a video on State Statute.
B.
Review data on teen pregnancy, child sexual abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Data was provided to the Board on local statistics. It was very distrubing.
VII. Committee Reports
A.
Governance
No report other than new Board member candidates.
B.
Discussion of potential new board member
Christy Williamson is a potential Board member.
Lived in Ogden for 15 years.
Son in Mrs. Scalise's class. Teaches CTE and health science at Ogden High. Has experience teaching AVID. Is a grade level team lead over sophomores. Part of the leadership teams at Ogden. Is involved with the OWEA.
Cheerleader coach.
Has been impressed with OPA students.
Is solution oriented.
Lived in Ogden for 15 years.
Son in Mrs. Scalise's class. Teaches CTE and health science at Ogden High. Has experience teaching AVID. Is a grade level team lead over sophomores. Part of the leadership teams at Ogden. Is involved with the OWEA.
Cheerleader coach.
Has been impressed with OPA students.
Is solution oriented.
C.
Academic Excellence
We are doing good.
D.
Development
Marketing plan is progressing.
Website updates have been made and are continuing.
Working on a new school packet.
Working on a Portrait of an OPA Student.
Development committee is prioritizing Marketing.
Drew needs testimonials for the website.
Will include a link in the next principal update; we could do a survey.
Website updates have been made and are continuing.
Working on a new school packet.
Working on a Portrait of an OPA Student.
Development committee is prioritizing Marketing.
Drew needs testimonials for the website.
Will include a link in the next principal update; we could do a survey.
VIII. Other Business
A.
Discussion
Nothing to discuss.
IX. 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 5:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Davis