The Ranches Academy
School Board Meeting Minutes
Date
11/17/25
Attendees
Stephanie Colson, Levi Anderson, Josh Marsh, Preston Griffin, Michelle Bennett, Carina Moss, Amy Harrison, Claire Anderson
Guests
Haydn Stender
Start time
6:30 PM
End time
8:29 PM
Location
The Ranches Academy
Agenda Topic
Discussion
Motions/Actions
Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes
The Board approved minutes from 10/27/2025.
MOTION: A motion by Claire Anderson and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve the previous meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Claire Anderson
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Budget Review
Haydn discussed the current budget and expenses.
Current Enrollment 364 students
The first withdrawal from PTIF was made in October to Stout. The PTIF balance will be updated in November.
Update on School Expansion
Haydn and Stephanie reviewed and discussed the school expansion budget (on going, at closing, and construction breakdown) with the Board.
The Board reviewed the Project Plan and Timeline. Potential Change Orders are being tracked and recorded in the Project Plan.
The new completion date is August 1st, 2026 to eliminate disruption of students and 5 classrooms (while school is not in session) during interior construction.
ACTION:
Keep on Agenda for Monthly updates after financial reports.
Vote on corrected Treasury Bylaws Changes (incorrect bylaws from last vote)
The previous vote was nullified based on incorrect information.
The Board reviewed and discussed a new description of Treasury Committee Bylaws.
ACTION:
The Board to vote in the next Meeting.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F7sU8kfd_IBB2QYoismHRfqtGyFmaZzAhK9Rd3ISbqA/edit?tab=t.0
Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) Training 2025
The Board completed OPMA Training for 2025. Certificates are saved in the shared folder.
School Safety Update
The Director reported on the School Safety plan.
Training and safety drills -
drills once a month
ACTION:
Keep on Agenda for Monthly updates.
Review and Report on School Safety and Digital Citizenship Plan
The Director reviewed and discussed the School Safety and Digital Citizenship Plan with the Board.
Approve 2026-27 School Calendar
The Director discussed the change to the minimum school days law and 2026-27 calendar with the Board.
MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Amy Harrison to approve the 2026-27 School Calendar. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Claire Anderson
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Review updated Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Hazing and Retaliation Policy
The Director discussed changes (State approved) and updates to the Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Hazing and Retaliation Policy with the Board.
ACTION:
The Director to share the final version with the Board.
Discuss Holiday Plan for Teachers and Staff
The Board agreed on a 'Welcome Back Treats' for teachers and staff on Tuesday, 1/6/26 at 10:30 AM.
New Business
Next Meeting: January 12th at 6:30PM at the Ranches Academy
Discuss Strategic Plan in the next meeting
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM
A motion by Claire Anderson and a second by Michelle Bennett to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Claire Anderson
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
None
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kammi Pyles at 801-400-3932.