Approve meeting agenda
By: Clarence Jackson Seconded by: Ginger Ojukwu
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Independence Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday May 26th, 2026 @11:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtney Turner | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Charles Stallworth | present Treasurer | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ginger Ojukwu | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Clarence Jackson | present chair | 5 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
| Laquinnya Henderson | not present secretary | ||
| Andre Carter | not present member | ||
| Robin Litaker | not present member |
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.
Approve Meeting Agenda
The BOD considers the agenda and approves it as written or with revisions.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
The BOD considers the minutes of the previous monthly meeting and recommends approving them as is or with revisions.
Approve minutes from April 2026 meeting
By: Charles Stallworth Seconded by: Ginger Ojukwu
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 Updates
- Hiring Updates
- 2026 Board Retreat
- April Financials
- Enrollment Updates: 120 seats available, 122 seats filled + upcoming events to support enrollment/recruitment
- Hiring Updates: Current roles filled-Director of A+C and Director of F+O; hiring-Reading Specialist, Teachers (K-3), and nurse; returning-LDS and interventionist (scholar enrichment coach); adding sports coaches for added athletics; student culture manager (tentative role), PE coach (interventionist)
- 2026 Board Retreat: org goal review to be added, special guest Marcus Berger for board training, Sat, June 27,2026, 10am-2pm at iPrep in-person; new board members will join
- April Financials: shared in board packet, 124 days of COH, expectation 51% on salary and benefits currently at 58%, AT funds received $29,851, $59,746.51 additional funds received, approved for grant from CSGF reinvestment
Action Items
The Board of Directors takes action on any outstanding items.
Approve FY26 Budget Amendment and April 2026 Financials
By: Clarence Jackson Seconded by: Charles Stallworth
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Meeting Adjournment
The Board Chair calls for meeting adjournment.
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 12:43 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Clarence Jackson Seconded by: Charles Stallworth
There was no notable discussion on the motion.