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Charter School

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Ranches Academy

Public Body

Ranches Academy Board

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January 12, 2026 Minutes DRAFT

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

January 12, 2026 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

January 12, 0026 08:21 PM

Description/Agenda

The Ranches Academy School Board Meeting Minutes -DRAFT Date 01/12/26 Attendees Stephanie Colson, Levi Anderson, Josh Marsh, Preston Griffin, Michelle Bennett, Carina Moss, Amy Harrison, Claire Anderson Guests Haydn Stender, Jeff Biesinger Start time 6:30 PM End time 8:21 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 11/17/2025. 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 Claire Anderson AGAINST: None ABSENT: Amy Harrison Budget Review Haydn discussed the current budget and expenses. Current Enrollment 364 students The PTIF balance has been updated with construction costs added to the budget. Update on School Expansion Jeff 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. Change Orders are being tracked and recorded in the Project Plan. 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, discussed, and voted on a new description of Finance Committee Bylaws. A new description has been added to the Committee section of Bylaws. MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve adding the new description of Finance Committee Bylaws. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Preston Griffin Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Claire Anderson Amy Harrison AGAINST: None ABSENT: None Report on Comprehensive Review The Board reviewed and discussed a comprehensive report completed by the State. Review Strategic Plan The Director discussed and reviewed the Strategic Plan with the Board. 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 updated Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Hazing and Retaliation Policy The Director discussed the final updates (State approved) to the Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Hazing and Retaliation Policy with the Board. Updated version will be posted on the School website. New Business Next Meeting: February 9th at 6:30PM at the Ranches Academy Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 8:21 PM A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Claire Anderson to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Preston Griffin Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Claire Anderson AGAINST: None ABSENT: None

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

7789 E Tawny Owl CIR
Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
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Contact Name

Stephanie Colson

Contact Email

scolson@theranchesacademy.com

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January 14, 2026 04:04 PM

Notice Last Edited On

January 14, 2026 04:04 PM

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