Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Courtney Turner
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Independence Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday August 26th, 2025 @6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaneeka Phillips | not present Treasurer | ||
| Courtney Turner | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Charles Stallworth | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ashlee Taylor | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ginger Ojukwu | not present member |
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.
Approval of Agenda
So that there is agreement between board members on the agenda, and the amount of time spent on the meeting, the board shall vote to approve an agenda for the meeting. To the best of its ability, it will follow that agenda, and allow for the chair to move the board through the agenda as specified.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
The BOD considers the minutes of the July meeting and recommends approving them as is or with revisions.
Adopt previous meeting minutes
By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Courtney Turner
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.
Accept resignation of Board Director Shaneeka Phillips
By: Courtney Turner Seconded by: Ashlee Taylor
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Executive Director Report
The ED provides updates on the school's status.
- Updates regarding the building completion timeline = due mid-Oct
- Financial reports will be sent via email
- CSP Grant left to spend = $442,669
Annual Budget Review
Meeting Adjournment
The Board Chair calls for meeting adjournment.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:06 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Courtney Turner Seconded by: Ashlee Taylor
There was no notable discussion on the motion.