Independence Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday January 28th, 2025 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Shaneeka Phillips present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Courtney Turner not present chair
Charles Stallworth present vice-chair On Time At Adjournment
Ashlee Taylor present secretary 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. 

Approve Meeting Agenda

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

Approve the meeting agenda

By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Shaneeka Phillips

No notable discussion.

Approve Minutes from Dec 22, 2024

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

Approve the minutes as submitted

By: Shaneeka Phillips Seconded by: Ashlee Taylor

No necessary corrections or 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

The ED provides updates regarding the status of the school.

  1. Enrollment
  2. Hiring
  3. Facilities
  4. Finances

Approve CSDC Lease With Purchase Option

By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Shaneeka Phillips

No notable discussion. 

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:21 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Shaneeka Phillips

There was no notable discussion on the motion.