Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Clarence Jackson Seconded by: Ginger Ojukwu
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Independence Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday November 18th, 2025 @11:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Turner | present chair | 30 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
| Charles Stallworth | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ginger Ojukwu | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Clarence Jackson | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
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.
Report from Governing Board
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
Approve the minutes as submitted
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Clarence Jackson
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.
Executive Director Report
The ED provides updates on the school's status.
- SOAR Staff Survey Results Review
- Status of Facility
Action Items
The Board of Directors takes action on any outstanding items.
- Board Director Resignation
Accept the resignation of Ashlee Taylor
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Ginger Ojukwu
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 3:31 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Ginger Ojukwu Seconded by: Clarence Jackson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.