The Kindezi Schools Board of Directors
Minutes
SY 25-26 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday October 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Directors Present
C. Austin, E. Duncan Watt, O. Cassanova, R. Cagle, R. Wardlow, S. Cash, S. Westmoreland
Directors Absent
C. Stocker Barnhil, D. Bailey, J. Gilstrap
Guests Present
S. Echols
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Consent Agenda
II. Voice of the Program
A.
Principal Robert Owens shared a presentation on the Board that showcased genius awakening instruction and experience examples at Kindezi Gideons.
III. Public Comment
A.
There was no public comment requests. Shannon Echols shared how to request time for public comment at future board sessions.
The board had no questions or comments.
IV. Finance
A.
Bennie Jackson, CFO, presented the unaudited financials for September 2025, as well as an enrollment update.
Bennie accepted several questions from the board regarding variances in the financials to date.
V. Academic Committee
A.
Academic Update: Dr. Kelly Gunn
Dr. Kelly Gunn shared updates on Insight survey status and annual goals for the organization.
VI. Governance
A.
Update: Rebecca Cagle
Rebecca Cagle provided an update on board prospects and annual committee goals and priorities. She accepted questions from the board. Shannon Echols followed up to provide a reminder and update on annual training requirements which should launch in January.
VII. Executive Director Update
A.
Dr. Kelly Gunn provided an ED update regarding how to take advantage of board member talents to help The Kindezi Schools on their quest to earn a transformational organization assignment.
The board was able to pose questions and make commitments to "lock in" for the remainder of 2025.
The board praised Principal Owens and requested clarity on upcoming engagement opportunities at his school.