Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director)
present Non-voting Administration
On Time
At Adjournment
Victor Tate (board member)
present chair
On Time
At Adjournment
Dr. William Epps (committee member)
present vice-chair
On Time
At Adjournment
Braxton Nelson
present Treasurer
10 Minutes Late
At Adjournment
Erlene McKee
present member
On Time
At Adjournment
Dr. Sonya Okoli
present member
On Time
At Adjournment
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
Public Comment
One parent made comment on the importance of having a Dean of Culture.
Routine Business
Approval of Agenda- Kanethia Henderson (Board Secretary)
Approve Agenda
By: Victor Tate (board member)
Seconded by: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
A motion was made to approve the agenda with the removal of the approval of minutes of January 14, 2020, and January 28, 2020. Also, the removal of all policy approval except Bullying, Teaching Controversial Issues and Curriculum.
Yes, Victor Tate, Dr. William Tate, Braxton Nelson, Dr. Sonya Okoli, and Kanethia Henderson
Welcome and Vision/Mission
Meeting Call to order - Victor Tate (Board Chair) at 6:11 p.m.
Roll Call - Victor Tate (Board Chair)
Vision: - Dr. William Epps (Board Vice Chair)
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.
Oral Reports
Head of Schools- Network Report - Dr. Charcia Nichols: Available on School google drive
Chief Financial Officer- Financial Report - Mrs. Latisha Sharp: Available on school website
Strategic Planning and Development
Committee of the Whole Report
Board Fundraising: On-going
Board Retreat: March 7, 2020
Property Updates: Lido has passed all zoning requirements. Not new was presented for the rental of the additional parcels available.
Calendar of Board Required Training was presented for those new board members and those who missed the opportunity to attend the previous two training.
Consent Items
Approval of Head of School Report
Approval of CFO Financial Report
Amend Budget
Approval of Consent Items
By: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Seconded by: Braxton Nelson
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Action Items
Approval of Board Retreat Date: March 7, 2020
Approval of Board Attorney
Approval of School Calendar 2020-2021
Approval of Employee Contract
Approval of Policies:
Bullying
Teaching Controversial Issues
Curriculum
Credit Cards
Cash Management
Internal Controls
Head of Schools Travel
Approval of Board Retreat
By: Victor Tate (board member)
Seconded by: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Yes, All Board Members
Approval of Board Attorney: Nelson Mullins
By: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Seconded by: Braxton Nelson
Yes, All Board Members
Approval of Version 1 of the FY21 School Calendar
By: Braxton Nelson
Seconded by: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Yes, All Board Members
Approval of FY21 Employee Contract
By: Victor Tate (board member)
Seconded by: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Yes, All Board Members
Approval of the following Policies: Bullying, Teaching Controversial Issues, Curriculum, Head of School Travel, Internal Controls, Cash Management, and Credit Cards
By: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Seconded by: Victor Tate (board member)
Yes, All Board Members
Information Items
Accreditation Updates
SCSC Monitoring Visit Updates
Project Lead the Way Updates
STREAM Program
All items were addressed in Head of School Report
Adjournment and Next Meeting Date
Committee of the Whole Meeting: March 10, 2020
Board Meeting : March 24, 2020
Approval to Adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
By: Dr. William Epps (committee member)
Seconded by: Dr. Sonya Okoli