The Ranches Academy
School Board Meeting Minutes
Date
3/17/25
Attendees
Stephanie Colson, Josh Marsh, Michelle Bennett,, David Robins, Carina Moss, Levi Anderson, Preston Griffin
Guests
9
Start time
6:30 PM
End time
8:39 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 2/10/2025.
A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by David Robins to approve a vote for the board meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Amy Harrison
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
Preparing additional numbers. Vote scheduled for next meeting
Review and vote on updated fee proposal for architecture services
$160,000 initially Babcot. Final details $174,240. Perigee Civil Engineering 16900~. Total around 190,000.
A motion by David Robins and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve a vote for the board meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Amy Harrison
Review and vote on topographic survey payment
Perigee Civil Engineering Survey Bill
A motion by and a second by to approve a vote for the board meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Amy Harrison
training.auditor.utah.gov Intro Training for School Board Members
Intro training for school board members 2025
Email sent for board members to complete training and upload certification.
Review Current SLT 2024-25 Plan and Budget
72% goal hit previous year. Current year @ 74%
Vote on upcoming SLT Plan
A motion by Preston Griffin and a second Carina Moss to approve a vote for the Fee Waiver Policy. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Amy Harrison
Review Stakeholder Survey Results
Reviewed and discussed comments
Report on Director Strategic Plan
Reviewed progression through training, activities, service, etc.
Mental health night events upcoming
Full time kindergarten update
Half Day kindergarten
Half day kindergarten due to renovations timeline
School Safety Update
Grant $195,000 cameras, etc.
Training and safety drills
drills once a month
Motion to Enter Into Closed Session for the Purchase, Exchange, or Lease of Property; Pending or Reasonably Imminent Litigation; the Character, Professional Competence, or the Physical or Mental Health of an Individual; or the Deployment of Security or Security Personnel, Devices, or Systems
New Business
Standing Expansion Committee Item.
*Accelerated Program
*Meet and Greet, drinks, desserts, know your board
April 7th 10:45AM Drinks and Treats
Next Meeting:
April 21, 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 08:39 PM
MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Preston Griffin
Michelle Bennett
David Robins
Carina Moss
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Amy Harrison
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.