MS Delta Academies

Minutes

Annual Board Retreat

Date and Time

Monday June 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Directors Present

Cassandria Hansbrough (remote), Erin Mulligan (remote), Jacquelyn Brownlow (remote), Tracy Mims (remote)

Directors Absent

Erica Plybeah Hemphill, McKinley Martin

Guests Present

Brianna Moore (remote), Katie Wise (remote), Mark Beechem (remote), Tamala Shaw (remote), Tosha Boyd (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Tracy Mims called a meeting to order on Monday Jun 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM.

II. Academic Update

A.

Results

Principal Mark Beechem reported the state has not yet released the embargoed scores. He shared an onscreen presentation of benchmark performance and intervention strategies. Dr. Shaw shared additional context. The presentation included an explanation of changes made by the state to the letter grade evaluation system. 

III. Budget & Financials

A.

Monthly Financials

Katie Wise of GT3 presented the monthly financials through April 30, 2026, including expenditures more than $5,000. She reported Leflore Legacy's financials are strong and healthy. 

B.

Budget 2026-27

Katie Wise shared the draft budget the team developed and the assumptions that informed the budget. She went into detail about key income and expense drivers. Board members posed clarifying questions. Dr. Shaw shared details about anticipated maintenance and repairs of facilities. 

C.

Approve Budget

Erin Mulligan made a motion to approve the annual budget as presented.
Jacquelyn Brownlow seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Monthly Financials

Jacquelyn Brownlow made a motion to approve the monthly financial reports as presented.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.
Cassandria Hansbrough made a motion to approve monthly expenses over $5,000 as reported.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Vendor Contracts 2026-27

A.

Insurance

Vendor was not available to make a presentation. 

V. Executive Director Report

A.

Updates

Dr. Shaw provided an update on enrollment, personnel, fundraising, and facilities. The school year begins soon, and everything will be ready. She also shared an update about the MCSAB's policies and communications. 

 

Dr. Shaw described the school's current status according to MCSAB and MDE guidelines and the associated corrective action plans. She informed the board that MCSAB considers Leflore Legacy Academy in breach of contract at this time. 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tamala Shaw