May 20th, 2024 - Minutes - DRAFT - Revision 1
General Information
- Government Type
- Charter School
- Entity
- Ranches Academy
- Public Body
- Ranches Academy Board
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- May 20th, 2024 - Minutes - DRAFT
- Notice Tags
- Schools
- Notice Type(s)
- Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- May 20, 2024 06:35 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- May 20, 2024 09:57 PM
- Description/Agenda
- The Ranches Academy School Board Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Date 5/20/24 Attendees Stephanie Colson, Haydn Stender, Josh Marsh, Michelle Bennett, Preston Griffin, Rachel Dabel, David Robins, Carina Moss Guests Amy Harrison Start time 6:35 PM End time 09:57 PM Location The Ranches Academy Agenda Topic Discussion Motions/Actions Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes The Board approved the Agenda for 5/20/2024 and the minutes from 4/8/2024. MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Preston Griffin to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Preston Griffin Rachel Dabel David Robins Carina Moss AGAINST: None ABSENT: Public Comment None Review Budget Haydn Stender reviewed the budget with The Board. Review and Approve Current and Upcoming Fiscal Year Budgets Hyden reviewed the 2024 budget and there were no concerns from the board on the current budget. The board also reviewed the budget for the next fiscal year. MOTION: A motion by Josh Marsh and a second by David Robins to approve the current 2023-2024 and the upcoming 2024-2025 budget. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Preston Griffin Rachel Dabel David Robins Carina Moss AGAINST: None ABSENT: Review Financial Policy Hayden explained the changes to the amount that requires bids and board vote for the school policy is $1000 but the state is $5000. Stephanie will propose a new policy for The Board to vote on during the next board meeting. ACTION: Preston will add an agenda item for our next board meeting to approve the new Financial Policy. Board Member Interview - Amy Harrison The Board interviewed Amy Harrison. Report on the USCSB Training about Amending Charters - Josh Marsh Josh attended the USCSB training. The state has resources to assist us if ever The Board decides to amend the charter. Josh recommended that we attend some of these training sessions and many of them can be attended via zoom. Review SLT Training The Board watched the SLT training video online. There were no questions about the training. Report on Current SLT Plan and Budget The Director reported on the current SLT Plan and budget. Perform and Discuss Board Self-Assessment The Board reviewed the responses given by individual members and compared the results to the responses from the previous years. There were no concerns that needed to be addressed. Review and Discuss Annual Mental Health Screening Decision The Director updated The Board about the screeners that happened this year and The Board voted on doing it again the next school year. ACTION: Preston will add this item for a vote to the next meeting which will be an electronic meeting. ACTION: Preston will add a item to vote and approve Senatix next contract. Complete Annual Assurances for CSAF The Annual CSAF Assurance is to be signed by the board chair. The document will be signed at the end of the meeting. Vote on New Board Governance The Board has appointed the following: Chair - Josh Marsh Secretary - David Robins MOTION: A motion for Josh Marsh to be the Board President and David Robins as the Board Secretary and a second by Rachel Bennett. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Preston Griffin Rachel Dabel David Robins Carina Moss AGAINST: None ABSENT: None 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 MOTION: A motion to enter a closed session for the discussion of the character and/or professional competence of an individual by Michelle Bennett and a second by Josh Marsh. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Preston Griffin Rachel Dabel David Robins Carina Moss AGAINST: None ABSENT: Possible Actions from Closed Session MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by David Robins to appoint Amy Harrison to the board. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Preston Griffin Rachel Dabel David Robins Carina Moss AGAINST: None ABSENT: New Business Next Meeting 6/17/24 at 6:30PM Zoom meeting Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 09:57 PM MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennet to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Preston Griffin Rachel Dabel David Robins Carina Moss 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.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- NA
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
-
7789 E Tawny Owl Cir
Eagle Mountain, UT 84005
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- Stephanie Colson
- Contact Email
- scolson@theranchesacademy.com
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- May 21, 2024 10:52 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- June 20, 2024 08:43 AM
Board/Committee Contacts
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Griffin | pgriffin@theranchesacademy.com | N/A |
| Amy Harrison | amy.harrison@theranchesacademy.com | N/A |