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.
Ivy Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Board Retreat - Saturday July 26th, 2025 @9:00 AM
Meeting Minutes
Attendance Summary
| 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, Vision, And Mission
Welcome - Board Chair
- Meeting Call to Order - Board Chair
- Roll Call - Board Secretary
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.
Approval of Agenda
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.
Governance Best Practices (including Open Meetings and Open Records)
Updates to Legal Requirements
Ivy Specific Review
Foundations of Governance & Oversight
Ivy Specific Review - Strategic Plan Update
Monitoring Financial Performance
Ivy Specific Review - Finance
Intro to School Funding
Budget Workshop
Board Development - Recruitment, Fundraising & Self-Assessment Results
School Leadership Reports - Academics, Operations, and Finance
Executive Director's Report
CFO Financial Officer's Report
Report from Governing Board
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
Committee Reports
- Governance Commitee
- Finance Committee
- Academic Committee
Action Items - for approval
Discuss and approve virtual days for required literacy training and literacy curriculum.
Executive Director's Report
Chief Financial Officer Report - June 2025 Financials
Information Items - upcoming meetings
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
Executive Session
The Governing Board closed its meeting as permitted by the Open Meeting Act of Georgia.
Discuss personnel matter
Conclusion
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:33 pm