Independence Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Thursday June 5th, 2025 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Shaneeka Phillips present Treasurer On Time At Adjournment
Courtney Turner present chair On Time At Adjournment
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 meeting agenda

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve meeting agenda as written

By: Shaneeka Phillips

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes

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

Approve minutes from April 2025 meeting

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve April's meeting minutes

By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Ashlee Taylor

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

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.

Action Items

The Board of Directors takes action on any outstanding items.

Approve school safety policies

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approve school safety policies for upcoming school year

By: Shaneeka Phillips Seconded by: Charles Stallworth


The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:27 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Charles Stallworth

There was no notable discussion on the motion.