Vote postponed until July

Dr. Shaw provided an update on the purchase and renovation of the facility, which is now officially owned by MS Delta Academies. 

Dr. Shaw also noted that food services will be brought in house for operations based on the results of a state audit. Mr. Walker will oversee the program and a consultant has been secured to assist. Mr. Martin posed a clarifying question about cafeteria inspections. 

A school bus has been purchased and will arrive in July. 

The 21st CCLC program is underway and includes college and career exploration, gardening, foreign languages, financial literacy, algebra, and much more. 

Dr. Shaw provided an update on student enrollment and teacher hiring. 

Social media presence and partnerships are growing and expanding. Trustmark Bank partnership will include a Scholar Dollars program to offer accounts and starter funds for all students and deposits based on student grades. 

Dr. Shaw reviewed key dates on the calendar. 

Danielle Blasczak shared updates toward the strategic plan goals and pulled out key ones to focus on for the short term of 3-6 months. A proposal for the continuing services of MKS Partners is forthcoming and will be available for the next board meeting.

Rene Fumich reviewed the balance sheet, cashflow, and budget to actuals. Mr. Martin asked a clarifying question about the current budget surplus, which Ms. Fumich explained. 

Ms. Fumich presented the proposed FY23 budget and reviewed it onscreen with board members. Mr. Martin posed clarifying questions about facility expenses, increased personnel expenses, and mortgage payment timeline and structure. Dr. Shaw and Ms. Fumich provided additional detail to address the questions. 

Ms. Fumich will break out the interest line items to provide additional clarity. 

Mr. Martin presented four candidates for board members, including their resumes and qualifications, as well as committee recommendations. Erin Mulligan, Cassadria Hansbrough, Amanda Wiltshire, and Erica Plybeah Hemphill. 

Mr. Martin will research Robert's Rules of Order to determine the possibility of changing the bylaws to define a quorum as less than majority. 

Mr. Martin noted this meeting will be the last one Dr. Alexander will be participating in as a board member. He thanked her for her service and invited her to make a statement. Dr. Alexander offered her praise for all the school has accomplished and offered her ongoing support in other capacities. 

The board discussed their schedules and availability and agreed to conduct a SurveyMonkey survey to determine the best time and day of week for meetings going forward.