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Ogden Preparatory Academy

Minutes

OPA Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 8, 2024 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, B. Lucas, S. Mejeur

Directors Absent

J. Howell, S. Zwygart

Ex Officio Members Present

D. Deem, K. Kennington

Non Voting Members Present

D. Deem, K. Kennington

Guests Present

S. Adams, S. Wright, T. Young

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 Feb 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Minutes

B. Lucas made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 01-11-24.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Opportunity for Public Input including input on Fee Schedule and ELA Curriculum

No public input.

II. Finance

A.

Financial Review

Presented by Spencer Adams. 

 

Looking at the end of January numbers.

  • Expenses
  • Revenue

No questions at this time.

B.

JH Gym Projector system

B. Lucas made a motion to approve the purchase of the JH Projector System with Webb.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.

Presented the three quotes for this project. We propose going with the Webb bid. However, we will need to get electrical done. They will still be the cheapest option. They have also done work for us in the Elementary gym. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

FY25 Chromebook Purchase

B. Lucas made a motion to approve the 130 Chromebook purchase from Pine Cove.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.

Discussed the quotes and proposed going with Pine Cove is cheaper, and has touch-screen devices. They are local, which we like.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

FY25 Q-Board Procurement

B. Lucas made a motion to approve the purchase of 15 Q-Boards from Pine Cove.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.

Recommended going with the Pine Cove quote.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Math Curriculum for Grades 6-9

B. Lucas made a motion to approve the CPM math curriculum purchase.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.

Discussed the different curriculum options. We made a recommendation for CPM adoption. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Executive Session

A.

Enter Closed Session

Did not need closed session today.

B.

Exit Closed Session

C.

Student discipline vote

IV. Administrative Business

A.

Administrative Board Report

Discussed the Board Report.

  • ECC
  • Elementary
  • Junior High
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Operations

B.

Data Review for School Land Trust

B. Lucas made a motion to approve the school land trust plan with the new proposed goals for 2025.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.

Reviewed last year's data and discussed our proposal of adjusting the goals.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Phone System

B. Lucas made a motion to switch our phone system to High Country Networks.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.

We want a cheaper phone system for next year. Our recommended would be High Country Networks, because we can get a new intercom and bell system which we need.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Policy Updates

A.

Policy Updates

B. Lucas made a motion to approve the change in policy for cash handling to three days.
B. Gerena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Other Discussion

A.

Discussion

No additional items to discuss.

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 5:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Mejeur