Ivy Preparatory Academy

Governance Committee

Regular Meeting - Tuesday September 14th, 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) present Non-voting Administration On Time At Adjournment
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) present member On Time At Adjournment
Latrice Latin not present member
Dr. Tony Lamair Burks II (NON-voting; Governance Specialist) not present Non-voting Administration

Welcome and Call to Order

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

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:41 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Mr. RaShaun Kemp Seconded by: Dr. William Epps (committee member)

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

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.



Add LEADright Scope of Work

By: Mr. RaShaun Kemp Seconded by: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member)

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

Recommend GSA as the contractor to complete the Charter Renewal.

By: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member) Seconded by: Mr. RaShaun Kemp

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

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

By: Ms. Kanethia Henderson (committee member) Seconded by: Mr. RaShaun Kemp

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