| 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 |
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.
Motion to amend the agenda to add the following board policies to the agenda. These policies have been submitted by our legal counsel for review and approval.
By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Ms. Danielle Harrington (Board Member)
Executive Director's Report
CFO Financial Officer's Report
The Governing Board met on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 @6:00PM for a scheduled 2-hour and 0-minute meeting.
Present: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary), Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member), Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair), Ms. Heather Gaylord, 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 7:33PM
Welcome - Board Chair - Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon
Vision and Mission - Board Vice Chair - Ms. Danielle Harrington
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.
Executive Director's Report
Chief Financial Officer Report - August 2025 Financials
Financial, Operations, and Human Resource Policies for Review (the following policies require board approval. They have been reviewed and revised by Attorney Bryan, IPAK Legal Counsel, and are now ready for approval.
Governance Policies for Review (the following policies require board approval. They have been reviewed and revised by Attorney Bryan, IPAK Legal Counsel, and are now ready for approval.)
The Governing Board closed its meeting as permitted by the Open Meeting Act of Georgia.
Discuss real estate/tenant
Public Comment - Mr. Range (IPAK Parent)
Shared his thoughts on academic performance and wanting to encourage more parental involvement and engagement.
Governance Committee Meeting: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Finance/Resource Development Committee Meeting: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM
Academic Committee Meeting: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 4:00 PM
Monthly Governing Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM
The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:28 pm
Motion to adjourn
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Ms. Danielle Harrington (Board Member)
There was no notable discussion on the motion.