Ogden Preparatory Academy Board of Directors Meeting
Notice Type(s)
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
June 18, 2026 04:30 PM
Event End Date & Time
June 18, 2026 06:00 PM
Description/Agenda
OPA Board of Directors Meeting
Published on June 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM MDT
Date and Time
Thursday June 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM MDT
Location
1487 Lincoln Avenue
Ogden UT 84404
Board Room (ECC 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.
Agenda
Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
A. Record Attendance Sara Mejeur 1 m
B. Call the Meeting to Order Sara Mejeur 1 m
C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Sara Mejeur 1 m
Minutes for OPA Board of Directors Meeting on May 27, 2026
D. Opportunity for Public Input Discuss Sara Mejeur 5 m
E. Ratify May and March Board Votes Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
March Votes
Approved meeting minutes for 2/19/2026.
Selected Squire as the financial auditor.
Approved E-Rate vendor 801 Technology.
Approved proposed carpet installation with Paul Wolff.
Approved FY27 School Calendar.
Approved FY27 Calendar Days and Hours.
Approved the Fee Schedule.
Approved the Health Curriculum for the 8th Grade Health class.
Approved FY27 School Land Trust Plan.
Meeting Adjourned.
May Votes
Approved meeting minutes for 3/19/2026.
Approved meal prices for FY27.
Approved contract with Something To Talk About for Speech Services for FY27.
Approved curriculum purchases for CPM Math and the Phonics program.
Approved Securly as the computer monitoring program.
Approved the purchase of chrome carts.
Approved the purchase of Mac Neos for staff use.
Approved the painting proposal from Daniel Solorio.
Approved the proposal to stay with High Country Networks for phone services.
Approved the Solution Tree PD plan for FY27.
Approved the Sean Kavannaugh Professional Development proposal for FY27.
Entered Closed Session.
Exited Closed Session.
Approved the Executive Director's evaluation, salary, and bonus.
Approved the use of a Mental Health Screener.
Approved policy changes to the Child Nutrition Program and Early Childhood Center fees.
Meeting Adjourned.
II. Finance 4:43 PM
A. Budget Review Discuss Spencer Adams 10 m
May 2026 Budget Summary.pdf
May 2026 Budget Detail.pdf
B. Approve Final FY26 Budget Vote Spencer Adams 5 m
May 2026 Budget Summary.pdf
May 2026 Budget Detail.pdf
C. Approve FY27 Initial Budget Vote Spencer Adams 5 m
FY27 Original Budget.pdf
D. Ready Math and iReady Renewal Vote Stephanie Wright 5 m
OgdenPreparatoryAcademy_2YiRCLBasePkg_Quote450578.2.pdf
III. Administrative Business 5:08 PM
A. Annual Report FYI Administration 10 m
B. Board Leadership Vote Sara Mejeur 5 m
New Board Chair
New Board Vice Chair and Treasurer
Sara Mejeur will move to Past Chair.
C. FY27 Board Meeting Schedule Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
FY27 Board Meeting Schedule.pdf
FY27 Board Meeting Schedule - Virtual.pdf
D. Potential Board Hearing Committee Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
E. Checking Account Signer Changes Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
Remove:
Stefanie Zwygart
Teryl Young
Kasey Kennington
Add:
Tiffany Bingham
Angela McPhee
New Board Chair
New Board Vice Chair and Treasurer
F. Kindergarten School Days for FY27 Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
Kindergarten will start school on August 18 with all other students.
Proposed to have Kindergarten conclude up to 5 days early in May to allow for KEEP testing for the incoming Kindergarten students.
G. School Plan Goals FY27 Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
Math Goals
By June 2028, the percentage of all OPA students, including students in the Students With Disabilities (SWD), Economically Disadvantaged (EDA), and Hispanic (HI7) subgroups, meeting math proficiency will increase by 18% as measured by USBE Summative Assessments.
5% increase in FY26 We had 2% increase 16% to 18%
9% increase in FY27
7% increase in FY28
The MGP for all OPA students, including students in the SWD, EDA, and HI7 subgroups, in math will increase from 44 (57.0 Junior High) (30.5 Elementary) in 2024 to no less than 66 in 2028 as measured by USBE Summative Assessments.
ELA Goals
By June 2028, the percentage of all OPA students, including students in the Students With Disabilities (SWD), Economically Disadvantaged (EDA), and Hispanic (HI7) subgroups, meeting ELA proficiency will increase by 18% as measured by USBE Summative Assessments.
6% increase in FY26 We maintained - 0% increase; 19% to 19%
13% increase in FY27
5% increase in FY28
The MGP for all OPA students, including students in the SWD, EDA, and HI7 subgroups, in ELA will increase from 47 (51.5 Junior High) (41.0 Elementary) in 2024 to no less than 66 in 2028 as measured by USBE Summative Assessments.
Focusing on 4 Strategies:
Teacher Clarity
Strong Academic Discourse
Effective Collaboration
Assessment
H. Policies Vote Debbie Deem 5 m
Benefit Handbook
Proposed increase to Employee only medical premiums
$450/month = approximately $36,331.68/year
$425/month = approximately $23,131.68/year
6.31.POL OPA Benefits Handbook - Google Docs.pdf
IV. Other Business 5:53 PM
A. Discussion Discuss Debbie Deem 5 m
V. Closing Items 5:58 PM
A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Sara Mejeur
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify Stephanie at swright@ogdenprep.org, giving at least three hours notice.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Electronic Participation may be available at some meetings. Persons wanting to participate electronically should contact Stephanie at swright@ogdenprep.org, giving at least three hours notice.