Independence Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday November 26th, 2024 @6:00 PM

Meeting Agenda

Recording of Attendance and Guests 1 minutes

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 1 minutes

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

Approval of Meeting Agenda 1 minutes

The BOD agrees on the agenda and the amount of time spent on the meeting, and it shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda and allow the chair to move the board through it as specified.

Actions:

  1. Approve the agenda as submitted

Approval of Minutes from Oct 19, 2024 Meeting 1 minutes

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

Actions:

  1. Approve the minutes as submitted

Opportunity for Public Comment 10 minutes

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.

Approval of New Board Members 5 minutes

The BOD will approve the new board member nominees presented by the Governance Committee.

Actions:

  1. Approve Ashlee Taylor as a new Board Director.
  2. Approve Shaneeka Phillips as a new Board Director.

Approval of Board Officers 5 minutes

The BOD will approve the slate of officers presented by the Governance Committee.

Actions:

  1. Approve Courtney Turner as Board Chair for a one-year term.
  2. Approve Charles Stallworth as Board Vice Chair for a one-year term.
  3. Approve Ashlee Taylor as Board Secretary for a one-year term.
  4. Approve Shaneeka Phillips as Board Treasurer for a one-year term.

Approval of Committee Members 5 minutes

The BOD will approve the committee appointments presented by the Governance Committee.

Actions:

  1. Approve Ashlee Taylor as Chair of the Governance Committee.
  2. Approve Shaneeka Phillips as Chair of the Finance Committee.
  3. Approve Courtney Turner as a member of the Finance Committee.
  4. Approve Jennifer Underwood as Chair of the Academic Committee.
  5. Approve Charles Stallworth as a member of the Academic Committee.

Approval of Annual Board Calendar 1 minutes

The BOD approves the updated annual Board calendar.

Actions:

  1. Approve the annual board calendar.

Executive Director Report 10 minutes

The Executive Director will provide enrollment, facilities, and school finance updates.

Actions:

  1. Approve amended budget for 2024-2025 operating year.
  2. Approve CSP Bridge Loan application