Ogden Preparatory Academy
Minutes
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location
1487 Lincoln Avenue
Ogden UT 84404
Early Childhood Center Board Room
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 (remote), B. Lucas (remote), P. Valiente, S. Mejeur, S. Zwygart (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
B. Lucas
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
B. Gerena
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Lopez
Non Voting Members Present
D. Deem, K. Kennington, S. Lopez
Guests Present
A. McPhee, S. Adams, S. Wright, T. Young
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Mejeur called a meeting of the board of directors of Ogden Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday May 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
B. Lucas made a motion to approve the minutes from OPA Board of Directors Meeting on 04-17-25.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Opportunity for Public Input
E.
Ratify February, March, and April Board Meeting Votes
Tabled for next week.
B. Lucas made a motion to ratify February, March, and April Board votes.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
Vote made at 7:11 pm when a quorum was present.
II. Finance
A.
Financial Review
Presented by Spencer Adams.
- Discussed the ratios.
- Discussed the rest of the year spending - in forecast
No Questions.
B.
State Auditor and Internal Audit Finance Training for New Board Members
Discussed the training.
C.
Preschool Curriculum
B. Lucas made a motion to approve the purchase of the Pre-K on My Way Curriculum for $12,069.60.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
Pre-K on My Way - this would be our recommendation for the purchase of the curriculum.
D.
Speech Language Services Agreement
P. Valiente made a motion to approve the Speech Language Services agreement.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
- Getting in-person services for all students
- Caseload seems to be added each year - about 3.5 to 4 pathologists. We have been with this company for many years and are happy with their services.
E.
AVID Regional Path Training
P. Valiente made a motion to approve the AVID Regional training for $30,825.00.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
- Sending 45 teachers to the AVID training this summer.
- Adjusted the back to school PD week for teachers to allow them to attend.
- This training aligns with our school improvement plan and goals for next year.
- It will be covered in a grant, but using a pre-paid to get it in this fiscal year.
B. Lucas arrived.
III. Executive Session
A.
Enter a closed session
P. Valiente made a motion to enter into closed session to protect the privacy of an individual.
B. Lucas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Gerena |
Aye
|
| S. Zwygart |
Aye
|
| S. Mejeur |
Aye
|
| P. Valiente |
Aye
|
| B. Lucas |
Aye
|
B. Gerena left at 6:48 PM.
B.
Vote to Exit Closed Session
B. Lucas made a motion to exit closed session.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Zwygart |
Aye
|
| B. Lucas |
Aye
|
| S. Mejeur |
Aye
|
| P. Valiente |
Aye
|
| B. Gerena |
Absent
|
C.
Vote on Executive Director Evaluation
D.
Vote on Student discipline decisions
B. Lucas made a motion to approve the disciplinary action for Child 1.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B. Lucas made a motion to approve the disciplinary action for Child 2.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
Stefanie Zwygart abstained.
B. Lucas made a motion to approve the decision made on the Executive Director's evaluation.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Administrative Business
A.
Administrative Board Report
Board will review.
B.
FY26 Fee Schedule
S. Zwygart made a motion to fee schedule changes.
B. Lucas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
FY26 Meal Prices
B. Lucas made a motion to approve keeping the meal prices the same for 2026.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Mental Health Screener Determination
B. Lucas made a motion to continue to do mental health screening.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Health Curriculum
B. Lucas made a motion to use the Essential Health Skills for Middle School as the curriculum for 8th grade Health.
S. Zwygart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Policy Updates
A.
Policy Updates
B. Lucas made a motion to approve the changes to ECC Fee policy.
P. Valiente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Zwygart made a motion to adjourn.
B. Lucas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Deem
no comment.