Ivy Preparatory Academy

Governance Committee

Regular Meeting - Tuesday April 11th, 2023 @6:00 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Dr. William Epps (committee member) not present chair
Dr. Nadine Duncan (board member) present member On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Sarah Lampkin (board member) not present member
Mr. RaShaun Kemp present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Charcia M. Nichols (NON-voting; Executive Director) present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment

Governance Committee Work Session

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:18 pm by Chair, RaShaun Kemp. The chair recognized our Governance Specialist, Christa Thomas being present and Head of School, Dr. Nichols.


Public Comment: No public comment


Governance Committee Chair Remarks 


Governance Committee Member Work:

  • Discussion and review of board member roles and responsibilities
  • Committee members discussed the potential new officers for the FY 2024 school year
  • Priorities discussed for FY 2024
  • Finances
  • Academics (Certified teachers)
  • Process of canceling a meeting for committee chairs should be emailed to Chairman Kemp, Secretary Purifoy, and Dr. Nichols
  • Dr. Duncan offered suggestions for fundraising opportunities
  • Entrepreneur Day
  • Holiday Bizarre
  • Joining Next Door App
  • The committee would like to recommend to the board moving the Annual Meeting from April to May
  • Ms. Thomas will provide a potential board training calendar based on the needs of the board, observations and board input
  • Chairman Kemp will follow up with the CFO regarding budget allocations for the strategic plan

Dr. Duncan motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 pm and Mr. Kemp seconded the motion.


The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:00 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Dr. Nadine Duncan (board member) Seconded by: Mr. RaShaun Kemp

There was no notable discussion on the motion.