Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 22, 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 (remote), S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart (remote), T. D'Hulst, W. Davis
Directors Absent
N. Bowsher
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
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 (remote), S. Adams (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 Apr 22, 2021 at 4:34 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 03-11-21.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Opportunity for Public Comment
No community members in attendance.
No public comment.
III. Executive (closed) Session
A.
Enter closed session
T. D'Hulst made a motion to enter a closed session to protect the privacy of an individual.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Howell |
Aye
|
| S. Mejeur |
Aye
|
| W. Davis |
Aye
|
| M. Ward |
Aye
|
| S. Zwygart |
Aye
|
| N. Bowsher |
Absent
|
| T. D'Hulst |
Aye
|
B.
Exit closed session.
S. Zwygart made a motion to exit closed session and return to open session.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Zwygart |
Aye
|
| S. Mejeur |
Aye
|
| J. Howell |
Aye
|
| W. Davis |
Aye
|
| N. Bowsher |
Absent
|
| M. Ward |
Aye
|
| T. D'Hulst |
Aye
|
C.
Student discipline decision
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the discipline as determined in closed session.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Finance
A.
Financial Review
Spencer Adams reviewed the financial summary.
Revenue discrepancy from March and April was due to the gap between the funding and payout of the COVID stipends.
The finance team has adjusted budgets to prepare for the end of the year. Expense trimming was done conservatively.
We are above our bond covenants.
V. Excecutive (closed) session
A.
Enter closed session.
T. D'Hulst made a motion to enter a closed session to protect the privacy of an individual.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Howell |
Aye
|
| N. Bowsher |
Absent
|
| W. Davis |
Aye
|
| S. Zwygart |
Aye
|
| S. Mejeur |
Aye
|
| T. D'Hulst |
Aye
|
| M. Ward |
Aye
|
B.
Exit Closed Session
T. D'Hulst made a motion to exit closed session.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Howell |
Aye
|
| N. Bowsher |
Absent
|
| W. Davis |
Aye
|
| S. Mejeur |
Aye
|
| T. D'Hulst |
Aye
|
| S. Zwygart |
Aye
|
| M. Ward |
Aye
|
C.
Administrative evaluations, agreements, bonus
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approved decisions made in closed session.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M. Ward left.
VI. School Update
A.
Administrative Board Report
Kasey, Stephanie, and Debbie reviewed the Administrative Board Report.
B.
Calendar Revision
S. Mejeur made a motion to approve the calendar as amended.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
School Improvement Plan Amendment
T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve School Improvement Plan as amended.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
In 120 minutes daily.
VII. Committee Reports
A.
Governance
Nothing to report.
B.
Academic Excellence
Nothing to report.
C.
Development
Discussed links and QR codes..
Sara is working on reviewing the information.
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 6:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Davis