Board of Directors
The Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy Planning Board
The school’s mission is to inspire students and prepare them to become academically successful citizens of integrity who will become lifelong learners and leaders, working collaboratively to positively impact our society and world. Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy officially opened on August 20, 2018.
2025-2026 Board Member Information
ANNUAL BOARD GOVERNANCE INFORMATION
Board Meeting Link
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Current Board Agenda
Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy
January 15, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
Call to Order
Attendance Check
Invocation/Pledge Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
BPLA’s Vision Statement and Mission Statement
Minutes – December 18,2025 Board Meeting (Action Item)
SC Public Charter School District (Optional)
Public Comments
Principal’s Update – Ms. Natonia Tillman
Chairman’s Comments – Mr. Wesley Hightower
Conflict Resolution Training (Action Item)
Board of Directors Meeting with Staff (Action Item)
Building Project Update – RFP, Project Manager, District’s Approval and Sealed Bids (Action Items)
Executive Session – Personnel (Contractual Matter) (Action Item – Open Session)
Contract for 2026 Board Election – (Contractual Matter) (Action Item – Open Session)
Next Regular Board Meeting: February 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Upcoming Board Meetings
Board Members
Meetings
- Regular Scheduled Meeting | January 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Regular Scheduled Meeting | December 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Meeting | December 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL
- Work Session | November 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Regular Scheduled Meeting | November 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Meeting | October 28, 2025 | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL
- Regular Scheduled Meeting | October 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Meeting | September 22, 2025 | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL
- Regular Scheduled Meeting | September 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Meeting | September 3, 2025 | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL
- Regular Scheduled Meeting | August 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Board Meeting | July 21, 2025 | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL
- Special Called Board Meeting | July 16, 2025 | 5:30 PM | VIRTUAL
Documents
- By-Laws
- BPLA Board Elections
- Board Documents/Forms
Links
- Board Meeting Link
- Special Called Meeting@ BPLA’s Building #1
Meeting ID: 218 289 847 043 Passcode: N4wGA5
- Special Called Meeting@ BPLA’s Building #1


