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Ogden Preparatory Academy

Minutes

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 17, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Location

1487 Lincoln Avenue

Ogden UT 84404

 

Board Room (upstairs)

The Mission of the Ogden Preparatory Academy Charter School is to provide a challenging curriculum where academic excellence, character development, and individual growth are nurtured in a safe and happy environment that involves the active participation of students, teachers, parents and community members.

Directors Present

J. Howell, S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart

Directors Absent

B. Gerena, M. Swenson

Ex Officio Members Present

D. Deem, S. Lopez

Non Voting Members Present

D. Deem, S. Lopez

Guests Present

Ariana Romero, S. Adams, S. Wright

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Mejeur called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Aug 17, 2023 at 4:54 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Howell made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 06-28-23.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Opportunity for Public Input

No public input.

E.

Ratify June 28 Votes

J. Howell made a motion to ratify June 28 votes.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.

Stefanie expressed concern about Lexia; OSD switched to Amira.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

Financial Review

Spencer reviewed the financials.

Some expenses categories have higher percentages of spending due to school start preparations. 

State revenue are projections at this time. After October 1, USBE will adjust revenue to match actuals. 

We will be adding preschool numbers to the data sheet for the Board's review.

B.

CD and Money Market Account

S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the CD with Zions in lieu of Mountain America.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

ECC Blinds

S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the purchase of blinds.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Chromebook Licenses

S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the purchase of license for the 180 chromebooks.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Elementary Library cabinets and shelves

J. Howell made a motion to approve the Elementary Library cabinets.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Re-Key JH and possibly Elementary

Classroom doors in ECC can't lock from inside. We will check on getting them switched out. 

 

Tabled.

III. Administrative Business

A.

Administrative Board Report

Debbie reviewed the report.

B.

FY24 School Plan

S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the FY24 school plan.
J. Howell seconded the motion.

Debbie reviewed the goals.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Special Education Policy and Procedures Manual

S. Zwygart made a motion to approve the Special Education Policies and Procedures Manual.
J. Howell seconded the motion.

Beth reviewed the SpEd policies and procedures changes based on changes in State Rule. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Early Literacy Plan

J. Howell made a motion to approve the Early Learning Plan.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.

Angela McPhee reviewed the plan and the input received from the teachers. Teachers were more confident with the input due to LETRS training. 

Teachers are excited about the new Math curriculum and supports. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Other Discussion

A.

Discussion

Debbie will send a reminder about the required trainings.

V. 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. Mejeur