MS Delta Academies

Minutes

Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies

Date and Time

Monday March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Location

virtual

Directors Present

Cassandria Hansbrough (remote), Erica Plybeah Hemphill (remote), Erin Mulligan (remote), Jacquelyn Brownlow (remote), McKinley Martin (remote), Tracy Mims (remote)

Directors Absent

Williams Brack

Guests Present

Ann Krafcik, Brianna Moore (remote), Florina Burnwatt (remote), Katie Wise (remote), Tamala Shaw (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

McKinley Martin called a meeting of the board of directors of MS Delta Academies to order on Monday Mar 9, 2026 at 5:35 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

Erin Mulligan made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Tracy Mims seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies on 02-09-26.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Cassandria Hansbrough made a motion to approve the minutes from Special/Called Board Meeting on 02-16-26.
Tracy Mims seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Chair's Report

A.

Statement of economic interest form

McKinley Martin reminded board members that completing the economic interest form is a mandatory compliance item. He also encouraged board members to look at their schedules and ability to participate in meetings and determine if board membership makes sense for them right now. 

III. Financial Reports

A.

Monthly Financial Reports

Katie Wise of GT3 presented the monthly financial reports. Members posed clarifying questions. 

B.

Approve Financial Reports

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve the monthly financials including expenditures above $5,000.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Executive Director's Report

A.

None

Dr. Shaw had to leave the meeting to handle an emergency. 

V. Committee Reports

A.

Fundraising Committee

Erica Plybeah and Erin Mulligan provided an update about the upcoming Sip & Support event. 

B.

Academic Committee

Cassandria Hansbrough provided an update about recruitment and retention strategies she recently learned. 

VI. Public Comments

A.

Comments

Brianna Moore provided additional information about the economic interest forms. 

VII. Closing Items

A.

Next Meeting Date & Topics

Next meeting will be Monday, April 13th.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tamala Shaw