Motion to amend the agenda to add Executive Session and policy approvals.
By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member)
Unanimous
Ivy Preparatory Academy
Governing Board
Regular Meeting - Tuesday August 26th, 2025 @6:00 PM
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) | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) | present chair | On Time | At Adjournment |
| Ms. Heather Gaylord | present member | On Time | At Adjournment |
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.
Report from Governing Board
The Governing Board met on Saturday, July 26th, 2025 @9:00 AM for what was scheduled to be a 9-hour and 0-minute-long meeting.
Present: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary), Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member), Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair), Ms. Heather Gaylord
Not Present: Ms. Danielle Harrington (Board Member)
The members considered the following items:
1. Welcome, Vision, And Mission
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Governance Best Practices (including Open Meetings and Open Records)
4. Updates to Legal Requirements
5. Foundations of Governance & Oversight
6. Monitoring Financial Performance
7. Intro to School Funding
8. Budget Workshop
9. Board Development - Recruitment, Fundraising & Self-Assessment Results
10. School Leadership Reports - Academics, Operations, and Finance
11. Report from Governing Board
12. Committee Reports
13. Action Items - for approval
14. Information Items - upcoming meetings
15. Executive Session
16. Conclusion
The meeting adjourned at 2:33PM
Committee Reports
- Governance Commitee
- Finance Committee
- Academic Committee
Welcome, Vision, And Mission
Welcome - Board Chair called to order at 6:05 pm
- 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.
School Leadership Reports - Academics, Operations, and Finance
Executive Director's Report - August 26, 2025
CFO Financial Officer's Report - July 2025 Financials
Action Items - for approval
Executive Director's Report - August 26, 2025
Chief Financial Officer Report - July 2025 Financials
Revised calendar of Finance Committee meeting dates
Approval of policies:
- Updated Attendance and Leave Policy
- Records
- Supporting Living Donors
- Educator's Act
- Scholars' Information Exchange Policy
- Distraction-Free Learning Environment
- Admissions
- Registration & Enrollment policy
Motion to approve Executive Director's Report, July 2025 Financials, updated board policies, and updated Finance Committee and Resource Development Committee meeting dates.
By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary)
Unanimous
Information Items - upcoming meetings
Governance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Finance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Academic Committee Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Governing Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Resource Development Committee: Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Executive Session
Property discussion
Motion to move into Executive Session at 7:05 PM.
By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary)
Unanimous
Motion to move back into the general session at 7:14 PM.
By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary)
Unanimous
Conclusion
Motion to adjourn at 7:18 PM
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Ms. Heather Gaylord
Unanimous
The Meeting was Adjourned
The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:18 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.