MS Delta Academies
Minutes
Board of Directors of MS Delta Academies
Date and Time
Monday March 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Location
virtual
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83885678291?pwd=UDZ5UXNaZDNSNWxJYW9SSEx5UUVRQT09
Meeting ID: 838 8567 8291
Passcode: 580498
Directors Present
Erica Plybeah Hemphill (remote), Erin Mulligan (remote), Jacquelyn Brownlow (remote), McKinley Martin (remote), Tracy Mims (remote)
Directors Absent
Cassandria Hansbrough, Emily Cupples, Williams Brack
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Jacquelyn Brownlow
Guests Present
Tamala Shaw (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
GT3 is unable to attend the meeting; Dr. Shaw will give the financial report instead
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Board Chair/Vice Chair's Report
A.
Weather Policy
B.
CEO Evaluation Process
III. Financial Report
A.
Review and Approve Financial Reports
Dr. Shaw presented the financial reports that GT3 shared with her and highlighted key line items and expenses over $5,000, as well as cash flow, cash on hand, and actuals year to date reports.
B.
Board On Track renewal
IV. Executive Director's Report
A.
General Updates
Calendar: Dr. Shaw presented the draft calendar for the 2024-25 school year.
Cognia Award: Dr. Shaw shared that Cognia has presented Leflore Legacy with the School of Excellence Award.
Garden: Dr. Shaw shared the school has been awarded a $10,000 grant to start a community garden.
Strategic Plan: Dr. Shaw shared that accreditation requires the school demonstrate that its stakeholders are familiar with the long-term strategic plan. MKS Education has been re-engaged to address marketing the plan.
Atlanta Trip: Dr. Shaw shared that select scholars will participate in a learning excursion college tour trip to Atlanta May 8-11. Leflore Legacy will cover the bulk of the expenses with some family contribution expected. Members asked follow up questions. Erica Plybeah offered to sponsor scholarships for three scholars whose families cannot meet the family contribution requirement.
B.
School Calendar Approval
The board will revisit the draft calendar at the next meeting.
V. Committee Reports
A.
Development Committee - Vision Meeting
Erin Mulligan provided an update about RSVPs and event plans for the Vision Meeting. Dr. Shaw gave an update about the staff's role in the event and plans to date. Members discussed.
B.
Governance Committee
McKinley Martin reminded the board that a date needs to be scheduled for the annual in-person retreat. Members discussed.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Next Meeting Date & Topics
The next meeting will be 5:30pm on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Dr. Tamala Boyd Shaw presented the options for ED/CEO evaluation through BoardonTrack. Members posed clarifying questions about the process.