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.

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Report from Governing Board 5 minutes

The Governing Board met on Tuesday October 28th, 2025 @11:00 AM for what was scheduled to be a 1 hours and 30 minutes long meeting. Present: Charles Stallworth, Ginger Ojukwu, Clarence Jackson
Not Present: Courtney Turner, Ashlee Taylor

The members considered the following items:
1. Record Attendance and Guests
2. Approve Meeting Agenda
3. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
4. Welcome and Call to Order
5. Public Comment
6. Committee Reports
7. Executive Director Report

The committee considered 6 motions, of which 6 passed, and 0 failed:
1. Approve the meeting agenda (passed)
2. Approve the minutes of September's montly meeting (passed)
3. Approve updates to 25-26 Staff Handbooks (passed)
4. Approve school model capacity for FY26 (passed)
5. Accept notice to submit a statement of economic interest to the Alabama Ethics Commission (template provided). (passed)
6. Approval FY25 Financial Reports (passed)

The meeting adjourned at 11:58AM

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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.

Executive Director Report 15 minutes

The ED provides updates on the school's status.

1. SOAR Staff Survey Results Review
2. Update of CSGF Reinvestment
3. Status of Facility

Action Items 1 minutes

The Board of Directors takes action on any outstanding items.

1. Board Director Resignation

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Meeting Adjournment 1 minutes

The Board Chair calls for meeting adjournment.

Work Session 45 minutes

By the end of this work session, the Board will (1) review and analyze the current FY25 budget to understand revenue gaps and funding priorities, and (2) collaboratively design a targeted fundraising plan that outlines clear financial goals, priority funding needs, donor prospects, and board member responsibilities to ensure iPrep’s long-term financial stability and Year 1 success.