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Ogden Preparatory Academy

Minutes

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 12, 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

B. Gerena, J. Howell, S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart (remote)

Directors Absent

M. Swenson

Ex Officio Members Present

D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Mathers (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Mathers (remote)

Guests Present

Ariana Romero, S. Adams

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 Oct 12, 2023 at 4:45 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes

J. Howell made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 09-14-23.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Opportunity for Public Input

No public input

E.

Ratify Votes from September Board Meeting

J. Howell made a motion to ratify votes from the September Board Meeting as listed.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

Financial Review

Presented by Spencer Adams. 

 

Due to bond audits and timing, our current Profit and Loss appears as if we are underfunded for a few line items. This is not cause for alarm. Spencer discussed capitalization and assured the Board we are on track for forecasted expenses. 

B.

CACFP - Early Childhood Meals

J. Howell made a motion to approve CACFP early childhood meals.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

TSSA Budget approval

J. Howell made a motion to approve TSSA.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Speech Services increase costs potential

J. Howell made a motion to approve speech services increase (potential).
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Lawn Mesh

J. Howell made a motion to approve lawn mesh for 67 rolls.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Administrative Business

A.

Administrative Board Report

Administration presented the Board Report. 

B.

LEA Specific Licenses

J. Howell made a motion to Approve LEA licenses as discussed.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Local Health Trends

Debbie trained on a variety of sensitive topics including sexually transmitted diseases and child abuse and neglect. 

D.

Open and Public Meetings Act Training

Debbie trained the Board on the Open and Public Meetings Act. 

E.

School Trust Land Training

Debbie trained on the School Land Trust. Training included requirements, Robert's Rules, and the Land Trust plan. 

F.

FY24 Trust Land Plan Review

Debbie reviewed the Land Trust Plan, which was approved by the board last spring. 

G.

RCD Training

Kasey trained the board on our behavior program: RCD. 

H.

Gifted and Talented Plan

Debbie updated our Gifted and Talented plan, which focused on 7th grade. 

IV. Policy Updates

A.

Policy Updates

J. Howell made a motion to Vote to ratify the Succession and Key Personnell Policy and to approve 5.06.POL and 8.06.POL.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.

Will add more of a succession plan to 1.10.POL

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Other Discussion

A.

Discussion

Debbie discussed other potential 20 year activities. 

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 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Mejeur
B. Gerena made a motion to Adjourn.
J. Howell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.