MS Delta Academies

Minutes

Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies

Date and Time

Monday May 24, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Location

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Directors Present

Emily Cupples (remote), Jacquelyn Brownlow (remote), McKinley Martin (remote)

Directors Absent

Sonja Hollins-Alexander, Steve Fortenberry

Guests Present

Ann Krafcik (remote), Dr. Tamala Boyd Shaw (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Emily Cupples called a meeting of the board of directors of MS Delta Academies to order on Monday May 24, 2021 at 5:41 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

McKinley Martin made a motion to approve the agenda.
Jacquelyn Brownlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. CIPA Policy

A.

CIPA Policy Adoption

Jacquelyn Brownlow made a motion to adopt the CIPA policy.
McKinley Martin seconded the motion.
Ms. Cupples clarified that CIPA is the Children's Internet Protection Act and the board is voting on a policy to ensure compliance with this law. The members previously received the policy for review. 
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Board Member Terms

A.

Renewing board membership for expiring terms

Jacquelyn Brownlow made a motion to renew the board membership for Emily Cupples and McKinley Martin for an additional three years.
Emily Cupples seconded the motion.
The initial 3-year terms of Emily Cupples and McKinely Martin are expiring. The board asked them to renew their membership for an additional three years and they both agreed. Term limits in the bylaws allow for two 3-year terms.  
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. 2021-2022 Academic Calendar

A.

School Calendar

The board reviewed the calendar onscreen. Executive Director Dr. Shaw shared details about key dates and the methodology behind how the calendar was determined. She shared that a draft of the calendar was reviewed by parents at the recent parent meeting and their feedback was noted. Teachers were also provided a draft and asked for their feedback. Board members were in favor of the calendar as presented. 
McKinley Martin made a motion to approve the 2021-22 school calendar.
Jacquelyn Brownlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Next Meeting

A.

June 22, 2021

Board might be meeting in person or might be virtual. TBD. 

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 6:18 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Krafcik