Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Ashlee Taylor
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Independence Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Saturday September 20th, 2025 @1:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Turner | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Charles Stallworth | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ginger Ojukwu | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ashlee Taylor | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Clarence Jackson | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
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 August Regular meeting and Special Called Meeting and recommends approving them as is or with revisions.
Approve minutes of the August Regular Meeting and Special Called Meeting
By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Charles Stallworth
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.
- Elect New Board Members
- Approve board terms
- Elect Board Officers
- Approve By-Laws
- Approve Annual Board Calendar
Approve the appointment of Clarence Jackson, Jr. and Ginger Ojukwu
By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Charles Stallworth
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Approved updated board terms
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Ginger Ojukwu
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Approve FY26 slate of officers
By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Charles Stallworth
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Approve updated by-laws with amendments to Section 1.4 Dissolutions and 4.1 Description
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Ginger Ojukwu
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Approve Annual Board Calendar with updates
By: Ginger Ojukwu Seconded by: Ashlee Taylor
Meeting 4th Tuesday at 11:30
Executive Director Report
The ED provides updates regarding the status of the school.
- FY25 Financials
- Construction Updates
- Review FY26 Goals & Strategic Plan
- Review August ED Report
Accept FY26 Goals
By: Ashlee Taylor Seconded by: Ginger Ojukwu
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:23 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Ashlee Taylor
There was no notable discussion on the motion.