Independence Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday September 24th, 2024 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Morgan Russell not present secretary
Jennifer Underwood present chair On Time At Adjournment
Courtney Turner present vice-chair 5 Minutes Late At Adjournment
Charles Stallworth present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment

Record Attendance and Guests

The Board Secretary takes attendance and records the names of guests. Based on attendance, the Board Secretary states if there is a quorum present.

Welcome and Call to Order

The Board Chair calls the meeting to order, welcomes board members, guests, and the public, and recites Independence Preparatory Academy's mission and vision. 

Consider Meeting Agenda

The BOD considers the agenda and approves it as written or with revisions.

Approve the meeting agenda

By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Jennifer Underwood

There was no discussion.


Consider Previous Meeting Minutes

The BOD considers the minutes of the previous meeting and recommends approving them as is or with revisions.

Approve the minutes of June's meeting

By: Jennifer Underwood Seconded by: Charles Stallworth

There was no notable discussion.

Public Comment

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting, and will be allotted two minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Our meetings are open to the public and public record. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

Executive Director Report

After reading the monthly ED report included in the board packet, the Board will discuss the following three questions:

  1. What did you read in my report that excited you about where we are as an organization? 
  2. What did you read that caused anxiety or concern? 
  3. What did you read that left you with further questions?

Accept 2024-2025 Organizational Goals

By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Jennifer Underwood

There was no notable discussion. 

Committee Reports

The committee chair provides updates on the committee's work.


Governance Committee

  1. Decided to push the retreat to November once prospects are approved and vetted
  2. Chair J. Underwood will relinquish her seat as Board Chair


Finance [Facility] Committee

Approve amended 2024-2025 budget

By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Jennifer Underwood

Board can approve today and amend later if necessary. 

Approve BOD calendar for 2024-2025

By: Jennifer Underwood Seconded by: Charles Stallworth

We will need to update the date for the retreat in November. Tentatively proposed 3rd weekend in November.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:06 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Jennifer Underwood Seconded by: Charles Stallworth

There was no notable discussion on the motion.