The Ranches Academy
School Board Meeting Minutes
Date
2/10/25
Attendees
Stephanie Colson, Josh Marsh, Michelle Bennett, Amy Harrison, David Robins, Carina Moss, Levi Anderson, Preston Griffin
Guests
9
Start time
6:30 PM
End time
9:14 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 1/06/2025.
A motion by Carina Moss and a second by Preston Griffin to approve a vote for the board meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Review Budget
Hayden discussed the current budget and expenses.
Action: Review benefits of paying off loan early (rolling over loan)
Taxes benefits vs interest savings.
Action: Checking vs PTIF
Revisit loan payoff as we get closer to the school expansion
-Annual money movement checking into PTIF
Earning Interest ..
Review and vote on expansion financing proposals
Discussed bank plans and down payment options
Next meeting voting on down payment
SLT Trainings
Watch new video at home
Review Final SLT 2023-24 Report and Post for Parents
Discussed the current budget.
Review Current SLT 2024-25 Plan and Budget
Discussed the current budget.
Review Academic Needs for SLT 2025-26 Upcoming Plan
Reviewed and discussed results.
Proposed a similar plan to previous years. Adapt to the needs of the school.
Review and Approve Annual School Fee Schedule
Fee waiver review.
A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve a vote for the Fee Waiver Policy. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Review and Vote on ELP program
Purpose and layout of the English Learner Program and Policy layout
A motion by David Robins and a second by Amy Harrison to approve a vote for the English Learner Program and Policy. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Discussion and Vote on Full day kindergarten
Half and Full day kindergarten. Try to start with two Full day classes. Convert Computer Lab.
A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by David Robins to approve a vote for Full Day Kindergarten class offering.. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Vote on the 2025-26 school calendar
Adhering to the state requirements.
A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Amy Harrison to approve a vote for Full Day Kindergarten class offering.. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Discuss and Update HB 84/School Safety
Discussing guard options, security, grants, drills, etc.
New Business
Standing Expansion Committee Item.
Next Meeting:
March 17, 2025 6:30PM
Full Day Kindergarten review
Has to be tied to the expansion in order to accommodate
full day kindergarten integrated session
Vote on full day kindergarten & send surveys..
Discuss HB 84/School Safety
Training, drills, education, new terms. Contract or must be a school employee.
Implementing school security features. Standing item**** permanently.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 09:15 PM
MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by David Robins to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
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.