MS Delta Academies

Minutes

Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies

Date and Time

Monday January 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Location

virtual

Directors Present

Erin Mulligan (remote), Jacquelyn Brownlow (remote), McKinley Martin (remote), Tracy Mims (remote), Williams Brack (remote)

Directors Absent

Cassandria Hansbrough, Emily Cupples, Erica Plybeah Hemphill

Guests Present

Katie Wise (remote), Tamala Shaw (remote), Tosha Boyd (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 Monday Jan 8, 2024 at 5:47 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Agenda

Tracy Mims made a motion to approve the agenda.
Williams Brack seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

Erin Mulligan made a motion to approve the minutes from MS Delta Academies Board Meeting on 12-11-23.
Williams Brack seconded the motion.

Dr. Tracy Mims' name was misspelled in the minutes. With this correction, the minutes were approved. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Financial Report

A.

Review and Approve Financial Reports

Katie Wise of GT3 provided reports, including revenue trends and ad valorem income expected. She highlighted key line items and reviewed the major income sources and expenses for the benefit of the new board member. 

III. Executive Director's Report

A.

General Updates

Dr. Shaw shared the Performance Framework draft received from MCSAB and reviewed the document onscreen. Members posed questions and discussed. 

 

Dr. Shaw provided an enrollment update in terms of re-enrolling scholars and the open enrollment period for new scholars.

 

Dr. Shaw provided an HR update, including a new hire.  She also shared an opportunity for health/fitness benefits/incentives that could be offered to employees. 

Williams Brack made a motion to approve fitness/gym memberships for employees.
Erin Mulligan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Committee Reports

A.

Vision Meeting

Erin Mulligan gave an update about the Vision Meeting plan, including food/catering. The group also discussed the invitation artwork and location logistics.   

V. Closing Items

A.

Next Meeting Date & Topics

Next meeting with be Monday, Feb. 12. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:31 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tamala Shaw