ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location
ZEST Preparatory Academy
3130 Golf Ridge Boulevard
Douglasville, GA 30135
Directors Present
B. Jones, C. James, H. Ridley, R. Palmer
Directors Absent
A. Joiner, A. Olugbala, S. Rankin
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Carruthers
Non Voting Members Present
M. Carruthers
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
B. Jones called a meeting of the board of directors of ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter School to order on Monday Feb 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM.
II. Governance
A.
ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter Contract
B.
ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter
H. Ridley made a motion to Surrender the ZEST Preparatory Academy Charter effective June 30, 2026.
R. Palmer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Olugbala |
Absent
|
| B. Jones |
Aye
|
| R. Palmer |
Aye
|
| A. Joiner |
Absent
|
| H. Ridley |
Aye
|
| S. Rankin |
Absent
|
| C. James |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
B. Jones
The Board of Directors discussed the meeting with the SCSC on February 5, 2026 regarding the ZEST Preparatory Academy charter contract.