Ogden Preparatory Academy

Minutes

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 14, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Location

1435 Lincoln Avenue
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

M. Swenson, M. Ward, S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart, T. D'Hulst

Directors Absent

J. Howell, W. Davis

Ex Officio Members Present

A. Perez, D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Lopez, S. Mathers (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

A. Perez, D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Lopez, S. Mathers (remote)

Guests Present

Aimee Melton, E. Callison, S. Adams, S. Wright, T. Young

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Zwygart called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Apr 14, 2022 at 4:32 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 03-10-22.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting - Electronic on 03-18-22.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Opportunity for Public Input

Question:  Is the slide going to be fixed?   

        Yes, it is on it's way.

F.

Consent Calendar

T. D'Hulst made a motion to Ratify the Consent Calendar.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Executive Session

A.

Enter Closed Session

S. Mejeur made a motion to Protect the privacy of an individual.
T. D'Hulst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. D'Hulst
Aye
S. Zwygart
Aye
S. Mejeur
Aye
M. Ward
Aye
J. Howell
Absent
M. Swenson
Aye
W. Davis
Absent

B.

Exit Closed Session

T. D'Hulst made a motion to Exit Closed Session.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Mejeur
Aye
W. Davis
Absent
S. Zwygart
Aye
J. Howell
Absent
M. Swenson
Aye
T. D'Hulst
Aye
M. Ward
Aye

C.

Student Discipline

T. D'Hulst made a motion to Approve what discussed in closed session.
M. Ward seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Director Evaluation, Salary, and Bonus

T. D'Hulst made a motion to approve that was discussed in closed session.
S. Mejeur seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Finance

A.

Financial Review

Spencer Adams presented.

Discussed Revenue

  • Request funding early enough so we receive it before the fiscal year ends.

No questions were discussed.

 

B.

Red Apple Finance Agreement

S. Mejeur made a motion to Approve the Red Apple agreement.
T. D'Hulst seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Administrative Report

A.

Administrative Board Report

Went through highlights of the administrative report. 

 

  • Meeting with contractors for the new building
  • Family Activity coming up
    • Family Pictures
    • Fun
    • Food
  • May 13 Virtual Day - Staff recognition and end of year lunch

B.

Health Curriculum Approval

T. D'Hulst made a motion to Approve the Health Curriculum.
M. Ward seconded the motion.

Essential Health Skills for Middle School. This is a state approved curriculum that we use.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Policies

A.

Policy Updates

T. D'Hulst made a motion to Approve all the policies as outlined.
M. Ward seconded the motion.

Went through and discussed the policy updates.

 

  • New: Library Collections Policy.  
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. 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 6:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Zwygart