Independence Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Saturday September 20th, 2025 @1:00 PM

Meeting Agenda

Record 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 Agenda 5 minutes

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.

Actions:

  1. Approve the agenda as submitted

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes 1 minutes

The BOD considers the minutes of the August Regular meeting and Special Called Meeting and recommends approving them as is or with revisions.

Actions:

  1. Approve minutes of the August Regular Meeting and Special Called Meeting

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.

Action Items 15 minutes

The Board of Directors takes action on any outstanding items.

  1. Elect New Board Members
  2. Approve board terms
  3. Elect Board Officers
  4. Approve By-Laws
  5. Approve Annual Board Calendar

Actions:

  1. Approve the appointment of Clarence Jackson, Jr. and Ginger Ojukwu
  2. Approved updated board terms
  3. Approve FY26 slate of officers
  4. Approve updated by-laws with amendments to Section 1.4 Dissolutions and 4.1 Description
  5. Approve Annual Board Calendar with updates

Executive Director Report 15 minutes

The ED provides updates regarding the status of the school.

  1. FY25 Financials
  2. Construction Updates
  3. Review FY26 Goals & Strategic Plan
  4. Review August ED Report


Actions:

  1. Accept FY26 Goals

Meeting Adjournment 1 minutes

The Board Chair calls for meeting adjournment.