Agenda: Ivy Preparatory Academy Governing Board Retreat

AGENDA: Governing Board retreat agenda items are scheduled to be considered as noted in this agenda; however, agenda items may be taken out of the order presented on the agenda at the discretion of the chair. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate persons with a disability. Please contact Dr. Charcia Nichols at 404-622-2727. Request should be made as early as possible to arrange the accommodations, no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: The Public Comment time period is for the public to address the Governing Board. Those who wish to speak must sign-up before the start of the meeting. Speakers may have up to three minutes to speak. 

Welcome - Board Chair

• Retreat Call to Order - Board Chair
• Roll Call - Board Chair

Vision and Mission - Board Vice Chair

Vision: The Ivy Preparatory Academy for Girls at Kirkwood cultivates female leaders who manifest change in the world.

Mission: The Ivy Preparatory Academy for Girls at Kirkwood fosters a culture of collaboration, passion for learning, integrity and servant leadership in an environment designed especially for girls.

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.

• Georgia State Charter Schools Association, Christa Thomas; Facilitator
• Board and School Leader Roles & Responsibilities
• Effective Committees
• Recruiting and Onboarding New Board Members

• Discussion and voting on Governance Committee members.

Policy Review

• Bylaws (2nd Read & Adoption)
• Board Nominations (2nd Read & Adoption)
• Homeless Youth (Action/Adoption)
• Special Education (Action/Revision)

State Charter School Commission Data Report Review

The Governing Board will enter into Executive Session regarding personnel matters.