| Name | Status | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) | present secretary | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member) | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Danielle Harrington (Board Member) | not present member | ||
| Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Heather Gaylord | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
Welcome - 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.
Ivy Specific Review
Ivy Specific Review - Strategic Plan Update
Ivy Specific Review - Finance
Executive Director's Report
CFO Financial Officer's Report
The Governing Board met on Tuesday June 24th, 2025 @6:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 3 hours and 0 minutes long meeting.
Present: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary), Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member), Ms. Danielle Harrington (Board Member), Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair), Ms. Heather Gaylord
Not Present: none
The members considered the following items:
1. Welcome, Vision, And Mission
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Public Comment
4. School Leadership Reports - Academics, Operations, and Finance
5. Report from Finance Committee
6. Report from Governance Committee
7. Report from Governing Board
8. Action Items - for approval
9. Executive Session
10. Information Items - upcoming meetings
The committee considered one motion, of which one passed, and zero failed: 1. Motion to amend the agenda and add Executive Session. (passed)
The meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM
Discuss and approve virtual days for required literacy training and literacy curriculum.
Executive Director's Report
Chief Financial Officer Report - June 2025 Financials
Governing Board Meeting 2025-2026 Calendar
Motion to approve virtual days for literacy training, Executive Director's Report, Chief Financial Officer's Report and Governing Board Meeting dates for 2025-2026 School Year.
By: Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member) Seconded by: Ms. Heather Gaylord
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Governance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Academic Committee Meeting: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Governing Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Governing Board closed its meeting as permitted by the Open Meeting Act of Georgia.
Discuss personnel matter
Motion to move to Executive Session.
By: Ms. Heather Gaylord Seconded by: Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member)
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
Motion to move from Executive Session to Governing Board Meeting
By: Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member) Seconded by: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary)
There was no notable discussion on the motion.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:33 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
There was no notable discussion on the motion.