Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 14, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
1435 Lincoln Avenue
Ogden UT 84404
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
J. Howell, M. Ward, S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart, W. Davis
Directors Absent
N. Bowsher, T. D'Hulst
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Perez, D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Mathers (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
A. Perez, D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Mathers (remote)
Guests Present
E. Callison, 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 Wednesday Jul 14, 2021 at 4:36 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Ward made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 05-20-21.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Comment
A.
Opportunity for Public Comment
No public present.
III. Finance
A.
Furniture Purchase
S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the furniture purchase up to $30,044.10.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
We want a furniture plan.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Class Fees
J. Howell made a motion to strike the class and sports fees.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
Discussed the fees.
We are currently in a charter league which requires travel. We want to get into the district program.
Strike sports participation fees and weight training fee.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
We are currently in a charter league which requires travel. We want to get into the district program.
Strike sports participation fees and weight training fee.
IV. School Update
A.
Organizational Chart Approval
S. Mejeur made a motion to approve the updated organizational chart.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Administrative Board Report
Administration reviewed report.
C.
Dress Code Changes
M. Ward made a motion to remove the hair color related and shoulder covering requirements from the dress code.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Governance
A.
Board Officers
M. Ward made a motion to approve Stefanie Zwygart as the Board chair and Sara Mejeur as the Board Chair Elect/Vice Chair/Treasurer.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
Chair: Stefanie Zwygart
Board Chair Elect/Vice Chair/Treasurer: Sara Mejeur
Committees:
Governance
Marketing/Development
Education
Finance
Need to replace Nick Bowsher. Debbie will post for a Board member.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Board Chair Elect/Vice Chair/Treasurer: Sara Mejeur
Committees:
Governance
Marketing/Development
Education
Finance
Need to replace Nick Bowsher. Debbie will post for a Board member.
VI. Other Business
A.
Discussion
Pictures on August 4 during registration. Debbie will send out reminders.
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 5:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Zwygart