Motion to approve the agenda as presented
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member)
Unanimous
| 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 | not present member |
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.
Motion to approve the agenda as presented
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member)
Unanimous
Public Comments - Board Secretary
Transparency: Board meetings are a public forum to provide transparency into the governance of the school. Engagement from the community is strongly encouraged and vital to that governance.
Time Limit: A total of 30 minutes shall be set aside for public comment. Each speaker will have a maximum of 3 minutes to speak. A speaker may not sign up to speak more than once during the same public comment period.
Board Action: Board members shall not provide responses nor engage in direct conversation with speakers during public comments. The board will direct the Head of Schools or the Chief Financial Officer to engage in responding at a later time as necessary and appropriate.
Civil Discourse: Speakers are encouraged to maintain decorum and present their comments in a civil manner. The Governing Board reserves the right to request any speaker engaging in personal attacks, or the use of obscene or derogatory language, to restate their position in a manner more appropriate for a school environment.
Executive Director's Report
CFO Financial Officer's Report
The Governing Board met on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 @6:00 PM for a scheduled 3-hour and 0-minute meeting.
Present: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Chair), Ms. Danielle Harrington (Board Vice Chair), Ms. Heather Gaylord, and Dr. Tunisia Cornelius and Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett
The members considered the following items:
1. Welcome, Vision, And Mission
2. Approval of Agenda
3. School Leadership Reports - Academics, Operations, and Finance
4. Public Comment
5. Report from Governing Board
6. Committee Reports
7. Action Items - for approval
Executive Session - to discuss personnel
8. Information Items - upcoming meetings
The committee considered 0 motions, of which 0 passed, and 0 failed.
Motion to add the following action items from the CFO report/May financials: Approval of STEM teacher and approval of Safety & Risk Management Coordinator
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
Unanimous
Motion to accept the June Executive Director's report and May 2026 Financials
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
Unanimous
Motion to accept RFP approval for transportation company (Hamilton Madison Morgan Enterprises, LCC - HMM Enterprises)
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
Unanimous
Motion to accept the board resignation of Dr. Tunisia Cornelius
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Dr. Tunisia Cornelius (Board Member)
Unanimous
Motion to accept the approved FY27 Board Officers
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
Unanimous
Motion to accept the amended FY26 budget
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
Unanimous
Motion to accept the proposed FY27 budget
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
Unanimous
Motion to accept the updated uniform policy with the proposed changes.
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
Unanimous
Motion to approve FY26 board calendar
By: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary) Seconded by: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair)
Unanimous
Note: The Academic Committee will not meet during the month of July.
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:23 am
Motion to adjourn
By: Mrs. Stephanie Twitty-Carmon (Board Vice Chair) Seconded by: Ms. Leslie Purifoy Plunkett (board secretary)
There was no notable discussion on the motion.