Approve Agenda
By: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member) Seconded by: Braxton Nelson
Yes, with corrections of changing Grievance Update to Staff Concern.
Dr. William Epps, Braxton Nelson, and Kanethia Henderson
Ivy Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday January 28th, 2020 @6:00 PM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Laticia Sharp (NON-voting; Chief Financial Officer) | present Non-voting Administration | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member) | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director) | present Non-voting Administration | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Victor Tate (board member) | not present chair | ||
| Dr. William Epps (committee member) | present vice-chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Braxton Nelson | present Treasurer | 15 Minutes Late | At Adjournment |
| Erlene McKee | not present member | ||
| Dr. Sonya Okoli | not present member |
Ivy Preparatory Academy
Held at the following location: Ivy Preparatory Academy @Kirkwood 1807 Memorial Drive, SE Atlanta, GA 30317 Below is an agenda of items scheduled to be considered. Unless otherwise stated, items may be taken out of the order presented on the agenda at the discretion of the chair. 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
Routine Business
Approval of Agenda
Oral Reports
Head of Schools - Network Report- Dr. Charcia Nichols
Chief Financial Officer-Financial Report- Mrs. Sharp
Consent Items
Approval of Minutes from December 17, 2019 Board Meeting
Approval of Head of School Report
Approval of Financial Report
Approve all Consent Items
By: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member) Seconded by: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Yes, Dr. William Epps, Braxton Nelson, and Kanethia Henderson
Welcome and Vision/Mission
Meeting Call to order: Dr. William Epps at 6:30 p.m.
Roll Call: Dr. William Epps
Vision:
The Ivy Preparatory Academy for Girls at Kirkwood cultivates 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.
Information Items
Accreditation Updates: February 3, 2020
SCSC Monitoring Visit Updates
Project Lead the Way
Staff Concern
All items were address during the Head of School Report
Public Comment
Public Comment was given by parents regarding the gift program.
Strategic Planning and Development
Committee of the Whole Report
- Board Fundraising: Currently have a 150K Campaign
- Board Recruitment: Dr. Sonya Okili, was given the opportunity to speak at the meeting to provide us with background information on her experience and community involvement.
- Board Retreat: The dates have not been finalized for the retreat. The date will be finalized after next Committee of the whole meeting
- Property: The two vacant parcel next to the school are ready to be rented. New signage in front of the school has been installed.
Action Items
Approval of Budget Hearing Dates
Approval of Board Retreat Dates
Approval of Board Attorney
Approval of Policies:
- Scholar Reporting Abuse
- Grading Procedures
- Scholar Attendance
- Scholar Ceremonies
- Governance Policy
- Student Based Enterprise
- Seclusion and Restraint
Approval of Budget Hearing Dates: February 11 and February 25, 2020
By: Dr. William Epps (committee member) Seconded by: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member)
Yes, Dr. William Epps, Braxton Nelson, and Kanethia Henderson
Approve the following policies: Scholar Reporting Abuse, Grading Procedures, Scholar Attendance, Scholar Ceremonies, Governance Policy, Student Based Enterprise and Seclusion and Restraint
By: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member) Seconded by: Braxton Nelson
Yes, Dr. William Epps, Braxton Nelson, and Kanethia Henderson
Project Lead the Way Budget
By: Dr. William Epps (committee member) Seconded by: Braxton Nelson
Yes, Dr. William Epps, Braxton Epps, and Kanethia Henderson
Approve 8th grade New Orleans Trip
By: Braxton Nelson Seconded by: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Yes, Dr. William Epps, Braxton Nelson, and Kanethia Henderson
Approve After School Food Service
By: Dr. William Epps (committee member) Seconded by: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member)
Yes, Dr. William Epps, Braxton Nelson and Kanethia Henderson
Approve Dr. Sonya Okoli as the newest Board Member
By: Dr. William Epps (committee member) Seconded by: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member)
Yes, Dr. William Epps, Braxton Braxton, and Kanethia Henderson
Adjournment and Next Meeting Date
Committee of the Whole Meeting on February 11, 2020 and
Board Meeting February 25, 2020 at 6 pm
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:33 p.m.
Motion to adjourn
By: Braxton Nelson Seconded by: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
There was no notable discussion on the motion.