Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 18, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
1415 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
J. Howell (remote), M. Ward, S. Mejeur (remote), S. Zwygart (remote), T. D'Hulst, W. Davis (remote)
Directors Absent
N. Bowsher
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 (remote)
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 Feb 18, 2021 at 4:33 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 01-14-21.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Emergency Virtual Board Meeting on 01-22-21.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Opportunity for Public Comment
No Public present.
B.
Opportunity for Public Comment on the 2021-2022 Fee Schedule
No public present.
III. Finance
A.
Financial Review
Spencer Adams reviewed the financial report as of the end of January. There are no current concerns.
Andrew is concerned about chromebook supplies. We will have the procurement ready for March 25.
Bill inquired about the PTIF fund. We have not withdrawn from the PTIF, but we haven't been able to add to it each month. Some was transferred in February.
IV. School Update
A.
Administrative Board Report
Stephanie, Kasey and Debbie reviewed the Administrative Board report.
Board members asked questions regarding the continuation of the current schedule at the Junior High and the Elementary.
Some teachers have reduced virtual Meets with students and pulling in small groups of students into the building for intervention.
Friday work loads have reduced. Administration will provide an update on what is being done on Friday, so everyone will know what to expect.
V. Policies
A.
LEA Specific License Policy
M. Ward made a motion to approve the LEA Specific License Policy as presented.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Curriculum Adoption, Appeal, and Review Policy
M. Ward made a motion to approve the Curriculum Adoption and Review Policy as presented.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Committee Reports
A.
Governance
Complete your trainings.
B.
Academic Excellence
Met and reviewed testing and proposed goals. School Improvement Plan is in development.
C.
Development
Working on hiring a marketing manager.
Working on feedback on the marketing plan.
Portrait of an OPA Grad is in progress.
VII. Other Business
A.
Discussion
Board surveys will go out in March. Debbie will send draft questions to the Board Leadership.
VIII. 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 5:09 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Davis