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Charter School

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Ranches Academy

Public Body

Ranches Academy Board

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February 9, 2026 Minutes - DRAFT

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Meeting

Event Start Date & Time

February 9, 2026 06:30 PM

Event End Date & Time

February 9, 2026 08:04 PM

Description/Agenda

The Ranches Academy School Board Meeting Minutes -DRAFT Date 02/09/26 Attendees Stephanie Colson, Levi Anderson, Josh Marsh, Michelle Bennett, Carina Moss, Amy Harrison, Claire Anderson Guests Haydn Stender, Jeff Biesinger Start time 6:30 PM End time 8:04 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 1/12/2026. MOTION: A motion by Claire Anderson and a second by Amy Harrison to approve the previous meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Claire Anderson AGAINST: None ABSENT: Preston Griffin Budget Review Haydn discussed the current budget and expenses. Current Enrollment 365 students The PTIF balance has been updated with construction costs added to the budget. Forecasted Net Operations minus construction costs: $230,214.00 Finance Committee Report Haydn discussed in detail during the budget review. Update on School Expansion Jeff 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. The project timeline is on track. ACTION: Keep on Agenda for Monthly updates after financial reports. Review and Approve Annual Fee Schedule https://vahara-04-public.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/media/102528/New-Fee-Waiver-Policy-%281%29.pdf The Board reviewed the Annual Fee Schedule. 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 Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Claire Anderson AGAINST: None ABSENT: Preston Griffin Review and Approve Chromebook quotes Quotes will be shared with the Board next month. ACTION: The board to review and approve Chromebook quotes in the next meeting. Review Academic needs for SLT Upcoming Plan The Board reviewed Academic needs for SLT upcoming plan. Ranches Academy is a high performance school and maintains the top 10% across the State. Review Current SLT Plan and Budget The Board reviewed the SLT Plan and Budget. School Safety Update and Safety Grant The Director reported on the School Safety plan. Training and safety drills - drills once a month The Board reviewed and voted to delegate authority to the Director to make purchases using the Grant. The Director will share quotes for the purchases for camera system, access controls, and PA system with the Board. 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 Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Claire Anderson AGAINST: None ABSENT: Preston Griffin ACTION: Keep School Safety Update on Agenda for Monthly Updates. Review Data and AV/PA Cabling quotes/Purchase The Director discussed data and AV/PA Cabling quotes/Purchase during Safety Grant discussion. 'I Believe in You' School Information The Director would like to start the 'I Believe in You' Chapter. More information to come. New Business ACTION: Director to review and update Emergency Response Plan and present to the Board in the next meeting. Review Board Terms. Solicit new Board members. Next Meeting: March 16th at 6:30PM at the Ranches Academy Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 8:04PM A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Amy Harrison to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Claire Anderson AGAINST: None ABSENT: Preston Griffin

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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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Notice Posted On

February 10, 2026 03:15 PM

Notice Last Edited On

February 10, 2026 03:15 PM

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