Independence Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday October 28th, 2025 @11:00 AM

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. 

Approve Meeting Agenda 1 minutes

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

Actions:

  1. Approve the meeting agenda

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes 1 minutes

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

Actions:

  1. Approve the minutes of September's montly 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.

Committee Reports 15 minutes

Each committee will report on its work during the month. 

  1. Academic Accountability
  2. Finance
  3. Governance


Actions:

  1. Approve updates to 25-26 Staff Handbooks

Executive Director Report 30 minutes

The ED provides updates regarding the status of the school.

  1. Review NWEA BOY Data for grades K-2
  2. Update on the status of facility readiness

Actions:

  1. Approve school model capacity for FY26
  2. Accept notice to submit a statement of economic interest to the Alabama Ethics Commission (template provided).
  3. Approval FY25 Financial Reports

Meeting Adjournment 1 minutes

The Board Chair calls for meeting adjournment.

Work Session 30 minutes

The Board Work Session provides an opportunity for Independence Preparatory Academy’s Board of Directors to engage in focused discussion, strategic planning, and review of key operational, financial, and academic matters before formal action. No official votes or decisions are taken during this session.

FOCUS = FY26 Fundraising Strategy