October 27, 2025 - Minutes - Revision 1
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General Information
- Government Type
- Charter School
- Entity
- Ranches Academy
- Public Body
- Ranches Academy Board
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- October 27, 2025 - Minutes
- Notice Type(s)
- Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- October 25, 2025 06:30 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- October 25, 2025 07:52 PM
- Description/Agenda
- The Ranches Academy School Board Meeting Minutes -DRAFT Date 10/27/25 Attendees Stephanie Colson, Levi Anderson, Josh Marsh, Preston Griffin, Michelle Bennett, Carina Moss, Amy Harrison, Claire Anderson Guests Haydn Stender, Jeff Biesinger Start time 6:30 PM End time 7:52 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 9/15/2025. MOTION: A motion by Claire Anderson and a second by Michelle Bennett to approve the previous meeting minutes. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Preston Griffin Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Claire Anderson AGAINST: None ABSENT: None Budget Review Haydn discussed the current budget and expenses. 3000 State - Grant money will be reimbursed for the security system. Current Enrollment 365 students PTIF balance will be updated once we've used all of the bonds from Alta. Haydn will keep the Board updated. We will most likely not see this update for a few months. Update on School Expansion Jeff Biesinger reviewed and discussed the school expansion budget with the Board. Jeff Biesinger will provide a Project Plan/Timeline with the Board. The new completion date is August 1st, 2026 to eliminate disruption of students and 5 classrooms (while school is not in session) during interior construction. The Director provided an update that School drop off and pickup are working well with no issues. ACTION: Keep on Agenda for Monthly updates after financial reports. Vote on corrected Treasury Bylaws Changes (incorrect bylaws from last vote) The previous vote was nullified based on incorrect information. The Board reviewed and discussed a new description of Treasury Committee Bylaws. ACTION: The Board to review the new Treasury Committee Bylaws description and prepare to discuss in the next Meeting. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F7sU8kfd_IBB2QYoismHRfqtGyFmaZzAhK9Rd3ISbqA/edit?tab=t.0 Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) Training 2025 The Board discussed the need to complete OPMA Training for 2025. ACTION: The Board to complete training (https://training.auditor.utah.gov/courses/open-and-public-meetings-act-training-2025) and add a Certificate to the shared folder. School Safety Update The Director reported on the School Safety plan. Funds have been allocated in the budget for the current school year. Training and safety drills - drills once a month ACTION: Keep on Agenda for Monthly updates. New Business SLT (School Land Trust) Review: The Board reviewed and discussed the 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025-2026 SLT Plans. The State approved the Board's approval for last year, current year, and next year. Next Meeting: November 17th at 6:30PM at the Ranches Academy ACTION: The Board to come up with ideas for teachers and staff for the holiday in the following meeting. Charter Trust Land Council Training: An email was sent to the Board to join a virtual session. Please try to attend based on the date and time provided via email. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM A motion by Michelle Bennett and a second by Amy Harrison to adjourn. The motion passed unanimously. FOR: Josh Marsh Preston Griffin Michelle Bennett Carina Moss Amy Harrison Claire Anderson 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
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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
- October 29, 2025 12:33 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- October 29, 2025 12:34 PM
Board/Committee Contacts
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Griffin | pgriffin@theranchesacademy.com | N/A |
| Amy Harrison | amy.harrison@theranchesacademy.com | N/A |