Ivy Preparatory Academy

Governance Committee

Regular Meeting - Tuesday August 10th, 2021 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Dr. William Epps (committee member) present chair On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member) present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director) not present ex-officio
Mrs. Laticia Sharp (NON-voting; Chief Financial Officer) present member On Time At Adjournment
Victor Tate (board member) not present member
Mr. RaShaun Kemp present member On Time At Adjournment
Attorney Kristie Battle (board treasurer) not present member
Latrice Latin present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Tony Lamair Burks II (NON-voting; Governance Specialist) present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:16 p.m. by Dr. Will Epps

Governance Committee Work Session

Discuss Board Members Training Requirements: Dr. Will Epps discussed the required according to the Georgia Charter School Association


Board Retreat: Dr. Burks discussed that it needs to be planned with the board counsel. The possible dates are August 28th, September 11th, October 2nd or Oct 9th.


Scope of Work for Accountability and Improvement Specialist needs to be revised.


By-Laws Revision; Vote to amend the by-laws to add the provision the terms of board terms and the extension of current board member to receive an extension on their term.



Committe Votes:


Dr. Will Epps would like to make a recommendation to the board to approve the 2021-2022 Sate of Officers:


Dr. Will Epps - Board Chair

Mr. Rashaun Kemp - Vice Chair

Attorney Kristie Battle - Treasurer

Kanethia Henderson - Secretary

Second: Mr. Rashaun Kemp


Mr. Rashaun Holliman-Kemp would like to make a recommendation to the board to approve the new language of the by-laws

Motion: Rashuna Holliman Kemp

Second: Dr. Will Epps


Mr. Rashaun Kemp (pending the approval of the by-law revision), made a motion to extend Victor Tate and Dr. Will Epps term for one year.

Motion: Rashaun Kemp

Second: Kanethia Henderson







The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:25 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Dr. William Epps (committee member) Seconded by: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member)

There was no notable discussion on the motion.