April 21st, 2025 Minutes - DRAFT - Revision 1
General Information
- Government Type
- Charter School
- Entity
- Ranches Academy
- Public Body
- Ranches Academy Board
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- April 21st, 2025 Minutes - DRAFT
- Notice Tags
- Schools
- Notice Type(s)
- Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- April 21, 2025 06:30 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- April 21, 2025 09:15 PM
- Description/Agenda
- 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 Bennnett 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.
- 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
- April 25, 2025 02:12 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- May 20, 2025 10:43 AM
Board/Committee Contacts
Member | Phone | |
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Preston Griffin | pgriffin@theranchesacademy.com | N/A |
Amy Harrison | amy.harrison@theranchesacademy.com | N/A |