The Ranches Academy
School Board Meeting Minutes
Date
4/21/25
Attendees
Stephanie Colson, Josh Marsh, Michelle Bennett, Carina Moss, Levi Anderson, Amy Harrison
Guests
2
Start time
6:30 PM
End time
9:15 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 3/17/2025.
A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Carina Moss to approve a vote for the board meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Preston Griffin
David Robins
Review Budget
Haydn 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
-Annual money movement checking into PTIF
Earning Interest ..
PTIF can be used for capital gain (best practice).
Can we use it for things such as Bonuses, Federal budget, etc.? Yes, we can.
Review and vote on expansion financing proposals
Alta Bank
We would contribute with the flexibility up to $2M.
A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Carina Moss to approve a vote for Alta Bank. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Preston Griffin
David Robins
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
A motion by Amy Harrison and a second Carina Moss to approve a vote to enter into Closed session. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Preston Griffin
David Robins
Review and vote on topographic survey payment
Perigee Civil Engineering Survey Bill
No need to vote
Review and vote on final 2024-25 Budget
Vote on fiscal year for 2025 final number in May
Action:
Vote on fiscal year for 2025 final number in May Board Meeting
Review and vote on Annual 2025-26 Budget
Vote on initial annual 2025-26 Budget
Action:
Vote on fiscal year for 2025-26 initial number in May Board Meeting
Review Salary Schedule, 401k, and Benefits
85% goal of Alpine School District
Action:
Stephanie will find out if the Board needs to vote. Follow up on the next meeting.
Elect and Vote for New Board Secretary
Nomination of Amy Harrison by Michelle Bennett. No other nominations were brought before the board.
Vote to Approve Amy Harrison as board secretary:
For:
Joshua Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
Against:
None
Motion was unanimous.
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.
School Safety Update
Grant $195,000 cameras, etc.
Training and safety drills
drills once a month
New Business
Standing Expansion Committee Item.
*Accelerated Program
*Meet and Greet, drinks, desserts, know your board
April 28th 10:45AM Drinks and Treats
Next Meeting:
May 19, 2025 6:30PM
Discuss HB 84/School Safety
Training, drills, education, new terms. Contract or must be a school employee.
Implementing school security features. Standing item**** permanently.
$195k budget approved
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 09:15 PM
MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Carina Moss to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously.
FOR:
Josh Marsh
Michelle Bennett
Carina Moss
Amy Harrison
AGAINST:
None
ABSENT:
Preston Griffin
David Robins
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.