Approve the agenda as submitted
By: Clarence Jackson Seconded by: Charles Stallworth
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Independence Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday April 28th, 2026 @11:00 AM
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 |
| 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 whether a quorum is present.
Quorum is 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.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
The BOD considers the minutes of the previous monthly meeting and recommends approving them as is or with revisions.
Approve the meeting minutes from February 2026
By: Ginger Ojukwu 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 regarding the status of the school.
- Enrollment for FY27 school year
- Staff for FY27 school year
- Summer Learning Program
- APCSC - Charter Amendment Hearing - May 4th
Executive Session
The Board will enter Executive Session in accordance with Alabama law to discuss personnel matters and matters of general reputation and character. No formal action will be taken during Executive Session. Any action resulting from these discussions will occur in open session.
- Real estate matter
- Executive Director's contract
Move into executive session
By: Clarence Jackson Seconded by: Charles Stallworth
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Invite Dr. Sales to Executive Session
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Clarence Jackson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Action Items
The Board of Directors takes action on any outstanding items.
Consider amended contract for Founder & Executive Director, Dr. Sales
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Clarence Jackson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Consider March financials
By: Clarence Jackson Seconded by: Ginger Ojukwu
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Consider the proposed employment agreement template for the 26-27 school year
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Clarence Jackson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Consider the academic calendar for 26-27 school year
By: Clarence Jackson Seconded by: Charles Stallworth
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Consider amended last day of school for the 25-26 school year
By: Ginger Ojukwu Seconded by: Clarence Jackson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:37 am
Motion to adjourn
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Clarence Jackson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.