MS Delta Academies
Minutes
Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies
Date and Time
Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Directors Present
Emily Cupples (remote), McKinley Martin (remote), Sonja Hollins-Alexander (remote), Steve Fortenberry (remote)
Directors Absent
Jacquelyn Brownlow
Guests Present
Dr. Tamala Boyd Shaw (remote), Maureen Sigler (remote), Rene Fumich (remote), Williams Brack (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 Tuesday Jun 22, 2021 at 5:41 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
Sonja Hollins-Alexander made a motion to approve the agenda.
Emily Cupples seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes
Emily Cupples made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies on 05-24-21.
Sonja Hollins-Alexander seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Board Member Growth
A.
Board Member Candidate Introduction
Williams Brack was invited to observe the meeting as a prospective board member. His credentials and experience were reviewed and discussed by the board. Mr. Brack spoke briefly.
III. Executive Director's Report
A.
Employee Updates
Dr. Tamala Boyd Shaw shared a hiring and staff recruitment update. The core subjects are fully staffed and Dr. Shaw and the team are conducting interviews this week for support positions. July 2 is the target date to be fully staffed.
B.
Enrollment Updates
Dr. Shaw shared that student enrollment is at 86%. Student recruitment is ongoing with 18 seats left for 6th graders.
C.
Facilities
The lease is moving forward with one item outstanding. Renovations, repairs and improvements are on track.
D.
Strategic Planning Proposal
Dr. Shaw talked about the process of developing a long-term strategic plan and updated strategic goals. Dr. Shaw and Dr. Alexander invited Maureen Sigler of MKS Education Services to present her proposal for supporting Leflore Legacy Academy in development of the plan. Mr. Martin asked clarifying questions about the scope of services. Dr. Alexander and Rev. Fortenberry added their thoughts. The cost structure will be reviewed and discussed during the executive session.
IV. 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 6:48 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Krafcik
B.
Next Meeting Date & Topics
Next meeting will be Tuesday, July 27, 2021. A board retreat has been tentatively scheduled for Friday, July 30.