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Ivy Preparatory Academy · Governance Committee

Minutes: Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 6:00 pm 1807 Memorial Dr.
Approved All documents for this meeting

Attendance: 6 present · 3 absent

  • Attorney Kristie Battle (board treasurer)
  • Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director)
  • Dr. William Epps (committee member)
  • Mr. RaShaun Kemp
  • Mrs. Laticia Sharp (NON-voting; Chief Financial Officer)
  • Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member)
  • Dr. Tony Lamair Burks II (NON-voting; Governance Specialist) · not present
  • Latrice Latin · not present
  • Victor Tate (board member) · not present

  1. Welcome and Call to Order

    The meeting will be called to the order by Dr. Will Epps- Governance Committee Chair

  2. The Meeting was Adjourned

    The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:41 pm

    Motion Carried

    Motion to adjourn

    Moved by Mr. RaShaun Kemp, seconded by Dr. William Epps (committee member)

  3. Governance Committee Work

    Recap Board Retreat - Dr. Will Epps

    Board Retreat was on Saturday, September 11, 2021. All board members were in attendance,Attorney Latrice Latin was not present.


    Board Training Requirements - Dr. Will Epps and Dr. Tony Burks

    Awaiting dates from Georgia State Charter School Commission


    FY22 Commission Required Documents - Dr. Charcia Nichols

    On-site Monitoring visit on October 3, 2021. Documents must be submitted by Head of Schools and Chief FInancial Officer.


    Charter Renewal Work - Dr. Charcia Nichols

    GCSA or Ed Solutions was discussed to decided who would be the best fit for the school renewal.


    Governance Committee FY22 Work Plan


    The Governance Committee FY22 work plan was created during the board retreat and located on the school google drive. Governance committee will revisit the plan during the October Committee Meeting.


    Added LEADright Scope of Work Comparison 2018-2022

    The committee reviewed LEAdright Scope of Work and listed items of importance as it relates to Supporting the Board and School Leader.



    Motion Carried

    Add LEADright Scope of Work

    Moved by Mr. RaShaun Kemp, seconded by Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member)

    Yes, Dr. Will Epps, Rashaun Holliman, and Kanethia Henderson

    Motion Carried

    Recommend GSA as the contractor to complete the Charter Renewal.

    Moved by Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member), seconded by Mr. RaShaun Kemp

    Yes, Dr. Will Epps, Rashaun Holliman, and Kanethia Henderson

    Motion Carried

    Recommendation to change the Governance Committee Meeting to Oct 19, 2021.

    Moved by Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member), seconded by Mr. RaShaun Kemp

    Yes, Dr. Will Epps, Rashaun Holliman, and Kanethia Henderson