MS Delta Academies
Minutes
Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies
Date and Time
Monday January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83885678291?pwd=UDZ5UXNaZDNSNWxJYW9SSEx5UUVRQT09
Meeting ID: 838 8567 8291
Passcode: 580498
Directors Present
Cassandria Hansbrough (remote), Erin Mulligan (remote), Jacquelyn Brownlow (remote), McKinley Martin (remote), Tracy Mims (remote)
Directors Absent
Erica Plybeah Hemphill, Williams Brack
Guests Present
Ann Krafcik, Florina Burnwatt (remote), Katie Wise (remote), Makeda Chandler (remote), Monique Johnson-Holmes (remote), Tamala Shaw (remote), Vallrie Dorsey (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Board Chair/Vice Chair's Report
A.
Report
III. Mission Moment
A.
Student Council
Ms. Mulligan read the school's mission statement, vision statement, and core values aloud for all attendees.
Ms. Chandler presented an overview of how Student Council is advancing the mission of Leflore Legacy Academy. An 8th grade scholar shared her perspective and experiences as a member of Student Council.
IV. Financial Report
A.
Review and Approve Financial Reports
Ms. Wise presented the financial reports and updates, including ad valorem changes and their impact. She called all expenses over $5,000 to the board's attention.
V. Executive Director's Report
A.
General Updates
Dr. Shaw shared updates regarding scholar enrollment, facilities status, BoardOnTrack renewal, benchmark academic data, and expansion plans. She shared that Ms. Chandler, a staff member and Legacy parent, testified before the House Education Committee about the importance of charter schools.
VI. Policy Point
A.
Performance Framework
Dr. Shaw reminded members how the Performance Framework is used to evaluate charter schools, how Legacy has scored in the part, and how Legacy will improve its score this year.
VII. Committee Reports
A.
Governance
None
B.
Academic
None
C.
Development (Fundraising)
Ms. Mulligan shared an update about the April fundraiser plans. Committees have been asked to meet prior to the 24th and send their ideas and assignments to the Development Committee.
D.
Finance
None
VIII. Executive Session (if needed)
A.
Closed Session
Committee entered closed session at 7:02pm.
During closed session, the board members determined there is a need for an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding three employees. The board entered executive session at 7:10pm. No decisions were made and no actions were taken.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting Date & Topics
Next meeting is scheduled for February 9.
Dr. Mims shared his positive experience at the school as a judge of the spelling bee.