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MS Delta Academies

Minutes

Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies

Date and Time

Monday May 11, 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), Erica Plybeah Hemphill (remote), Erin Mulligan (remote), Jacquelyn Brownlow (remote), Tracy Mims (remote)

Directors Absent

McKinley Martin

Guests Present

Katie Wise (remote), Tamala Shaw (remote), Tosha Boyd (remote), Vallrie Dorsey (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Tracy Mims called a meeting of the board of directors of MS Delta Academies to order on Monday May 11, 2026 at 5:35 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

Cassandria Hansbrough made a motion to approve the agenda.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

Cassandria Hansbrough made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies on 04-13-26.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Chair's Report

A.

Removal of Board Member

After following due process as per the bylaws, the board will vote whether to remove member Williams Brack.

Erica Plybeah Hemphill made a motion to remove board member Williams Brack from the MS Delta Academies Leflore Legacy Academy governing board.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Retreat Agenda

Board members will send suggestions to Dr. Shaw by June 1st. 

C.

Board Calendar

This schedule must be submitted to MCSAB before June 5th. 

Erin Mulligan made a motion to authorize Dr. Shaw to create a board calendar meeting calendar based on last year's schedule.
Erica Plybeah Hemphill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Board Member J. Brownlow - Term Expiration

Cassandria Hansbrough made a motion to renew Dr. Brownlow's membership for an additional three-year term.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Financial Reports

A.

Monthly Financial Reports

Katie Wise presented the financials through March and the monthly purchases over $5,000 report. 

B.

Approve Financial Reports

Erica Plybeah Hemphill made a motion to approve financial reports and items over $5,000 as presented.
Cassandria Hansbrough seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Executive Director's Report

A.

Audit

Dr. Shaw presented the responses received to the request for proposals for auditing services. 

Erin Mulligan made a motion to select Ericsson Cantrell to provide audit services for three years with optout option based on performance.
Jacquelyn Brownlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

National Charter School Conference

Dr. Shaw shared she will present a session at this year's convening. 

C.

Renewal Process

Dr. Shaw shared that the authorizer is changing the evaluation and renewal structure and requirements. 

V. Policy Point

A.

Child Abuse & Neglect

Cassandria Hansbrough made a motion to approve the Sexual Abuse & Molestation Policy as presented.
Erica Plybeah Hemphill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Next Meeting Date & Topics

June 12 at 5-7pm and June 13 at 9am-2pm for annual retreat

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tamala Shaw