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
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (BPLA’s Building #1)
April 16, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Attendance Check
Invocation/Pledge Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
BPLA’s Vision and Mission Statement
Minutes – March 19,2026 Board Meeting (Action Item) and Special Called Meeting April 1, 2026 (Action Item)
Students Recognition
SC Public Charter School District (Optional)
Public Comments
Principal’s Update – Ms. Natonia Tillman
1st Reading of Budget (Action Item)
Salary Schedule & Policy Change on Leave Day Rollover (Action Item)
Chairman’s Comments – Mr. Wesley Hightower
Annual Meeting & Location (Action Item)
Principal’s Search
BPLA’s Charter Renewal Request – (Action Item)
Board Attendance Policy (Action Item)
Board of Directors’ Meeting with Staff, Parents and Community (Action Item)
Building Project Update (Action Item)
Executive Session: – None
Next Regular Board Meeting: May 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Upcoming Board Meetings
Board Members
Public Notice of Contract Awards
Meetings
- Regular Scheduled Meeting | April 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Meeting | April 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL
- Special Called Meeting | March 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Regular Scheduled Meeting | February 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Meeting | February 12, 2026 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Meeting (Training) | February 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM | BPLA Building #1
- Special Called Meeting | February 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM | VIRTUAL
- Special Called Meeting | January 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM | BPLA Building #1
- 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


