May 19th, 2025 - Minutes - DRAFT - Revision 2
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General Information
- Government Type
- Charter School
- Entity
- Ranches Academy
- Public Body
- Ranches Academy Board
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- May 19th, 2025 - Minutes - DRAFT
- Notice Type(s)
- Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- May 19, 2025 06:30 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- May 19, 2025 08:51 PM
- Description/Agenda
- The Ranches Academy School Board Meeting Minutes -DRAFT Date 5/19/25 Attendees Stephanie Colson, Josh Marsh, Michelle Bennett, Carina Moss, Amy Harrison, Preston Griffin Guests Claire Anderson Start time 6:30 PM End time 8:51 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 4/21/2025. MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Preston Griffin to approve the previous meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Preston Griffin AGAINST: None ABSENT: None Board Position Interview - Claire Anderson The Board interviewed Claire Anderson. Review Budget Haydn discussed the current budget and expenses. ACTION: The Board will vote to move PTIF Investment in August Meeting Report on current SLT Plan and Budget The Director explained and reported on the current SLT Plan and Budget. Goal: 72% Final data: 79% Review and vote on final 2024-25 Budget Haydn reviewed the 2024-25 budget and there were no concerns from the board on the final budget. MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve the final 2024-25 budget. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Preston Griffin AGAINST: None ABSENT: None Review and vote on proposed 2025-26 Annual budget Haydn reviewed the proposed 2025-26 budget and there were no concerns from the board on the proposed 2025-26 Annual budget. MOTION: A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Carina Moss to approve the proposed 2025-26 Annual budget. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Preston Griffin AGAINST: None ABSENT: None ACTION: The Board to review, report, and vote on the Sonatix in June Meeting. Perform and Discuss Board Self-Assessment ACTION: The Board will complete the Self-Assessment and discuss it in the June Meeting. Discuss and vote on mental health screeners for the 2025-26 school year The Director updated The Board about the screeners that happened this year and The Board voted on doing it again the next school year. MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve mental health screeners for the 2025-26 school year. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Preston Griffin AGAINST: None ABSENT: None Review Salary Schedule, 401k, and Benefits ACTION: The Board will follow up on the next meeting. Update on School Expansion The Board chose a Contractor in the previous Board Meeting. Bidding process for Sub-Contractor is in progress. RoundTable to provide updates within the next month. ACTION: Keep on Agenda for monthly updates. Director Evaluation/Compensation School Safety Update The Director reported on the School Safety plan. Funds have been allocated in the budget for next year and upgrades to systems will be a multi-year process. 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 MOTION: A motion to enter a closed session for the discussion of the character and/or professional competence of an individual by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Preston Griffin AGAINST: None ABSENT: None Possible Action from Closed session MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Amy Harrison to appoint Claire Anderson to the board. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Preston Griffin AGAINST: None ABSENT: None Possible Action from Closed session MOTION: A motion by Preston Griffin and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve the 3% increase of Director's salary. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Preston Griffin AGAINST: None ABSENT: None New Business Next Meeting: 6/16/25 at 6:30 PM at the Ranches Academy Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 8:51 PM A motion by Carina Moss and a second by Amy Harrison to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Preston Griffin 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, 2025 11:31 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- June 17, 2025 12:13 PM
Board/Committee Contacts
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Griffin | pgriffin@theranchesacademy.com | N/A |
| Amy Harrison | amy.harrison@theranchesacademy.com | N/A |